Sarasota County's June list of activities, guided tours, educational play and more in our parks and recreation areas. A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Your Input is Important: Parks, Preserves and Recreation Road Map for...
Read MorePhillippi Farmhouse Market has successfully concluded its 6th season. The seasonal market will re-open WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7. Phillippi Farmhouse Market is a seasonal market, following southwest Florida’s growing season from October through April. Plans are already in progress to add...
Read MoreSarasota County staff will be providing two more training sessions for volunteers who are already registered with the new volunteer management system. The sessions will be held on Friday, April 24, and Monday, April 27. The training is not required....
Read MoreThe multi-faceted Culverhouse Community Garden has developed a new composting process, and it’s producing what the gardeners say is superior soil for organic gardening. The process specifically involves a series of bins and some chemistry, but there's another chemistry as...
Read MoreYou could be the one who names a piece of natural beauty that's destined to bring tourists to Sarasota County. The Walton Ranch site (+/-3,760 acres) was acquired in 2010 for its conservation values of ranchland, forest land, natural habitats...
Read MoreOlympic Sport Enthusiasts You don't want to miss this! The 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup #1 is quickly approaching and we need your support! This year's event is the largest international pentathlon ever held in the United States. Now is...
Read MoreTwo new nature events for January for you to enjoy! Discover Common Florida Wild Edibles at Curry Creek Preserve Join Sarasota County Environmental Specialist Jeff Weber on an informative hike through Curry Creek Preserve, an urban natural area site, located at 1500 Pinebrook...
Read MoreSarasota County's Volunteer Sarasota Site Goes Live If you haven’t re-registered on the County’s Volunteer Web Site already, this is a good time to do it! New, quite impressive volunteer communication software is now live on VOLUNTEER Sarasota County....
Read MoreA monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events 'Trees for Sarasota' Workshop Tired of looking at yet another palm tree? Want something interesting in your landscape? Join us for a fun free evening exploring the trees of Sarasota County, with...
Read MoreDecember 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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