September 2018 Board Meeting News
We are delighted to announce that at September's meeting the Friends of Sarasota County Parks' board voted to support five Sarasota County projects! (more…)
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FOSCP: 15 Years of Accomplishments
Updated September 26, 2017 2001 – 2002 Various groups had formed to assist county staff by performing various services in the parks. These groups were limited in their ability to assist the County and to raise and save money, because...
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It’s June!
A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Demonstration Garden Tour at Shamrock Park Join the master gardener volunteers as they provide free demonstration garden tours and advice on Florida gardening. Meet at the central Demonstration Garden near the...
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Strolling into May: Springtime Fun in Sarasota’s Parks
A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Update: The May 26th stroll at Shamrock Park has been cancelled. Take a Woodland Stroll on the Pocono Join Sarasota County Environmental Specialist, Jeff Weber, as he leads you on a...
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A bounty of greens
Phillippi Farmhouse Market News Greetings! Market vendors and FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS are looking forward to a great market season in 2017. Winter is the prime growing season in southwest Florida and farmers expect this year to yield a...
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Seasons & Serendipity: Our Parks in June
From Mangroves to spiders, from Shamrock Park to Lemon Bay, Sarasota County has it all going on in its parks, recreational facilities, and nature reserves. Check out the family-friendly archaeological event at Phillippi of yore, or search for flowers at...
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Explore life in 500 B.C.
Edson Keith Mansion to host free, family-friendly archaeology event on Saturday, June 25 The June 25 archaeology event at Phillippi Estate Park will include hands-on demonstrations of atlatls, tools used by the Manasota Indians who inhabited the park grounds about...
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Still time to play in May!
Full Moon Walk at Pocono Trail Preserve Join Sarasota County Environmental Specialist, Jeff Weber, on a special moonlit hike at Pocono Trail Preserve to experience the mystery and intrigue of our natural areas after dark. Look and listen for twilight...
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Sarasota at Play in May
A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Birding Diversity at the Carlton Reserve Calling all birding enthusiasts! Be tantalized and wowed by the vast array of bird species and nature found at the beautiful Carlton Reserve. Join local birder,...
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April in Sarasota’s Parks
A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Hike for your Heart! Just another justification to get outdoors...a healthy heart! Take in the scenery of Sleeping Turtles Preserve North, located along the beautiful 'Wild and Scenic' Myakka River, while...
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