Notices

WHO: Public Utilities Customer Service

WHAT: In-person help to sign into the new Customer Service Portal.

WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, Feb. 12 - Sarasota County Operations Building

1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19 - Robert L. Anderson Administration Building, Public Utilities Suite

4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 2070, Venice, FL 34293

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 26 - Sarasota County Operations Building

1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Pre-registration is not required. All customers must have an active email address and have their bank account information (account number and routing number) or a credit/debit card to register for the customer self-service portal.

WHO: Sarasota County Parks and Rec

WHAT: Explore fascinating exhibits, lively reenactments, live plein air painting, and more. The two main events are:

Sailor Circus at 11am and

Sarasota Concert Band: 11:30am to 12:15pm

WHEN: February 7th, 10am to 2pm

WHERE: Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

WHY: To learn about Sarasota County's History

WHO: Sarasota County Parks and Rec

WHAT: Brown Bag Concert Series

WHEN: Every Thursday in February and March, noon to 1 p.m.

Bands:

Feb. 5: Easy Street

Feb. 12: Sun Coast Jazz Ambassadors Big Band

Feb. 19: John Sollazzo

Feb. 26: Good Time Groove Band

March 5: Stephen Ditchfield

March 12: Suncoast Swing Band

March 19: Jimmy Mazz

March 26: Barry and the Boomers

WHERE: Phillippi Estate Park Gazebo - 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

WHY: Annual Concert Series

WHO: Sarasota County Parks and Rec

WHAT: One-mile, self-guided recreational beach walks. There is a one-time registration fee of $5. Only credit cards will be accepted

WHEN: Feb. 4 to March 26, between 8-9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Nokomis Beach: Wednesdays, register and check in at the front of the Plaza Room.

Siesta Beach: Thursdays, register and check in at the Beach Ambassador kiosk.

WHY: To ring in the new year with healthy habits, outdoor recreation and Sarasota County’s beautiful beaches. After completing four walks, participants will receive a custom event shirt. Participants who complete all eight weeks will receive an additional gift