The Friends currently has some 40 chapters ranging variously in size and mission. Some, like the Friends of the Carlton Reserve, have one location; others, like the Paw Parks, are countywide. When you hear, as we did at the All Chapters meeting, that...
Read MoreThe Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue National Trails Day June Mecca Chapter Notes A few more things Our Friends Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our Chapters Join the Friends Volunteer!...
Read MoreHi Friends, Park Lovers, Aquatic Sport Enthusiasts, Runners & Bicyclists, Community Builders, and True Believers, I hope this finds everyone in great spirits! We are in full swing at the Nathan Benderson Park, but the event schedule is about to really...
Read MoreThe Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue A bustling month Marketing 101 A note from Mary Chapter Talk Our Friends We are a founding member of Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our...
Read MoreThe Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue Thank You Our Friends We are a founding member of Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our Chapters Join the Friends Volunteer! Help us keep our...
Read More[clearboth]USRowing is pleased to announce that the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Association will co-host the 2013 USRowing Masters National Championships in Sarasota, Fla. The event is set to take place August 15-18 on the 400-acre lake in Nathan Benderson Park....
Read MorePotter Park Beautified Fred Faulkner writes: "There has been a lot of activity at Potter Park over the past two months resulting in a much improved appearance and the addition of new amenities. The most important accomplishment was the...
Read MoreGreat American CleanUp Cleans Up The final totals for this year's Great American CleanUp are in. Sarasota's phenomenal numbers, according to coordinator Wendi Crisp: 680 volunteers 6,371 lbs of trash 1,500 volunteer hours GACU Volunteers at S. Lido Million Dollar Volunteers...
Read More[clearboth](Remember, volunteers registered with Sarasota County are insured while working in the parks.) Saturday, April 27 - 8 am-noon: Join friends around Sarasota County in The Great American Cleanup Wendy Crisp offers some background on this annual event: Established by...
Read More[clearboth] Calling All Regatta Volunteers, Community Park Lovers, Aquatic Sports Enthusiasts With the completion of the Sarasota Invitational, the regatta season now is in full swing at the Nathan Benderson Park. We are seeking volunteers and volunteer leaders to help us...
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