Notices

WHAT: 20th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop

WHEN: November 6th from 8am to 4pm

WHERE: Harvest House

3650 17th Street Sarasota, FL 34235

WHO: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

WHY: To bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities. Our expert speakers will provide information through the lense of past, present, and future in line to our theme "Then, Now, Next: 20 Years of Sustainable Communities" on various sustainability topics including resilient architecture, sustainable business, climate communication, and more. Visit our exhibitor booths to network with businesses and community groups to help build a better future for our community.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-communities-workshop-in-person-and-online-registration-1405712647369

WHAT: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Open House

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 5:30pm

WHERE: Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center, 6050 Porter Way, Sarasota

WHY: To provide information on upcoming trainings and points of contact for CERT organizations across Sarasota County.

Where: 4000 Knights Trail Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275

What: Building roof repairs.

When: July 31st, 2025 for 2-4 weeks

Additional info: There will be a temporary office trailer with limited staff during this time.

WHAT: Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is launching a summer lecture series at the History Center, offering a deep dive into the area’s fishing heritage and marine conservation efforts.

WHERE: Osprey Library, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey

WHEN: July 7th: Daman Moore on the history of oystering in the Manatee River and restoration efforts of sustainable oyster harvesting in the region.

August 18th: Leiza Fitzgerald on the history of marine habitat conservation.

September 4th: Hayden Wennerdahl on modern fisheries management.

September 25th: Josh Goodman, on the role of tarpon fishing in promoting Sarasota County in the early to mid-20th century.

Registration is highly encouraged and opens three weeks before each event.

To register or learn more, visit SarasotaCountyLibraries.org or call 941-861-1110.

WHO: Sarasota County PRNR & UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

WHY: Public family-friendly volunteer and education event.

WHERE: Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231

WHEN: Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 8:30AM-12:00PM

CONTACT:

Primary: Brenda Canales 941-861-5868

Secondary: Zahir Ringgold Cordes 941-861-9835

MORE INFO: Join Sarasota County to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) and Take A Child Outside (TACO) week. Enjoy a morning of volunteering, connecting with nature, and fun for families and individuals of all ages. Nature Exploration Stations include intro to kayaking, nature walks, animal ambassadors and a variety of nature-based activities from local environmental and community organizations. Take A Child Outside (TACO) week was founded to help connect children with nature. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the largest single-day volunteer event to improve and enhance America’s public lands. Registration is required for volunteer service projects. To register to volunteer, visit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/975c8198f28e4f97b062ea88f468937e.