Spring is in the Air

You're Invited to a great baseball game! March 2016 Supporting our parks today and for tomorrow We are hosting a SPECIAL EVENT and YOU'RE INVITED!  March 29th, Orioles vs Atlanta Braves at Ed Smith Stadium. Watch the game from the World Series Suite,...

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Thanks for all the help!

Shade is Good is in start-up mode. We are grateful to all our supporters who are helping us stand on our feet. Our new Website is coming, with Shade is Good products, very soon!  

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A message from President-elect Andy Gerberich

Dear Fellow Board Members, For the past 12 years, The Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc has created change in our Park system. This year in addition to all of our projects, was marked by a positive focus in the area of...

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We made it!

UPDATE: Happy to announce that Carol has worked very hard on the Shade is Good program and especially the Patterson Foundation matching Grant. We worked together as a team and have raised the $24,000 needed to match the grant.. I...

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Seeking Shade – To Fight Skin Cancer

[clearboth]       [clearboth] *In early February 2016, The Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. will begin a new program to FIGHT SKIN CANCER by raising funds to support the purchase and installation of SHADE STRUCTURES at Sarasota County athletic fields and recreational...

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Form: Commit to Shade is Good

              Sponsorship Commitment Form   [clearboth]Company or Individual Name:___________________________________ Phone:_________________________Email:______________________ Shade Is Good: Helping to Fight Skin Cancer Payment Method:___Check (Payable To: Friends of Sarasota County Parks) ___ Credit Card (online www.foscp.org upper right...

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Can we count on you?

In 2016, The Friends of Sarasota County Parks will be launching a new, multi-year initiative to provide the funding for SHADE STRUCTURES at all of the athletic field bleachers/dugouts and playground areas identified by Sarasota County Department of Parks, Recreation and Natural...

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Good Shade, Exotic Mushrooms, Local Honey

Autumn is here - along with exotic mushrooms, local honey, and healthy shade! November  2015 Supporting our parks today and for tomorrow Dine at the Edson Keith Mansion Click on the photo above to find out all about the fabulous Farm-to-Fork...

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Help Fight Skin Cancer

2016 will be a banner year, for the Friends will launch Shade is Good, a social enterprise that will fight skin cancer. The goal is to install shade structures at all of Sarasota's athletic fields.[clearboth]

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Friends Launch Shade is Good at Fast Pitch

The Friends of Sarasota County Parks launched their entrepreneurial community enterprise, Shade Is Good, at the October 8th Fast Pitch session of No Margin No Mission, supported by The Patterson Foundation. "For more than a dozen years, I have been a volunteer...

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