Invest in our parks Tuesday-Wednesday, Noon-Noon

Friends of Sarasota County Parks and its chapters invest hundreds of volunteer-hours annually in our County’s most beautiful assets, OUR PARKS and NATURAL RESOURCES. Without their help and your SUPPORT, who will stand up for Theodore Roosevelt’s belief that “…our...

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Autumn ripens in our parks

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Fall Flowers Walk at South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve with Denny and Al   Join Sarasota County volunteer guides, amateur botanists and Florida Native Plant Society members, Denny Girard and Al Squires...

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October Parks Events still on Tap

The weather is cooler and perfect for an outing in beautiful Sarasota County. With that in mind, here are the remaining October nature events for you!   Walk, Learn and Exercise!Join Sarasota County volunteer Tina Sebastian on a fast paced walk...

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Nature events for April in the Parks

April is the coolest month - in Sarasota's parks   A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Birding at Manasota Scrub Preserve   Join avid birder, Nancy Edmondson, as you explore Manasota Scrub Preserve searching for spring migrant and resident birds,...

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March Adventures in Sarasota’s Parks

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Jazz in the Park Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the jazz! FREE admission and FREE parking Performing are: - International Jazz violinist Doug Cameron and the Mike Moran Trio...

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The January 2015 Newsletter of the Friends

The Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue New Year's Message Chapter Notes Volunteer Sarasota Pentathlon A few more things Our Friends Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our Chapters Join the Friends Volunteer!...

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Community Crowdfunds Legacy Trail Study: $72,000!

 [clearboth]Community Crowdfunding: Individuals, Organizations, and Businesses Donate Over $72,000 to Match Public Funding for Current Feasibility Review VENICE, FL (January 13, 2015) – With gifts ranging from $10 to several thousand dollars, hundreds of community members have chipped in to help...

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December 2014 Newsletter of the Friends

December 2014 GREETINGS from the Friends Tourist picnic Siesta Key 1941 Chapter Notes Arts & Craft in Englewood The Holiday Arts & Craft Show will return to the Englewood Sports Complex on Saturday, Dec. 6- it's one day only - free...

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Oct. 1 is the opening of Phillippi Farmhouse Market’s 6th season

OPEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1! Phillippi Farmhouse Market's 6th season  Sponsored by Friends of Sarasota County Parks (FOSCP) Local fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants for sale as well as locally prepared foods and local artisans with their creative handicrafts. There will be live music,...

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National Public Lands Day Needs YOU

Sarasota County is celebrating the 21st Annual National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 27th. We are looking for volunteers to participate and lead the work force to help with removing nuisance exotic plants, picking up trash, and other debris at...

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