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Most Sarasota County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday

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Registration is Now Open for the 2026 Gulf Coast Games for Life

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Wellfield Park Conveyance Marks New Chapter for Regional Sports Complex Development

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Sandy Claws is Coming to Town: Holiday Beach Run Returns to Siesta Beach Dec. 13

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Sarasota County closures in observance of Veterans Day

Sarasota County closures in observance of Veterans Day

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Sarasota County marks 25 years of land conservation

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Sarasota County acquires 100th property through land management program

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Sarasota County Parks Volunteers Receive Florida Recreation and Park Association Award

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Sarasota County celebrates National Public Lands Day and Take a Child Outside Week on Sept. 27

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County recognized nationally for conservation excellence

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) has received the 2025 Conservation Award from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) for its work on the Land Acquisition and Management Program rebranding and community education plan.

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‘Agents of Discovery’ Outdoor Exploration app Launches at County Parks

Explore nature-based missions on the free Agents of Discovery app, an interactive way for families to turn screen time into opportunities to explore the outdoors while learning and having fun.

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Community invited to groundbreaking for Snook Haven Park Improvement Project

Sarasota County is hosting a public event at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at Snook Haven Park, 5000 E. Venice Ave. in Venice, to celebrate the kickoff of the Snook Haven Park Improvement Project. This is a major initiative to enhance this historic, riverfront destination.

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Long-term closure of Nokomis Beach parking lot for reconstruction project

Sarasota County is preparing for a major infrastructure project that will affect access to portions of Nokomis Beach.

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Big Truck Day revs up for fun at CoolToday Park

Sarasota County is gearing up for Big Truck Day from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 26, at CoolToday Park.

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Sarasota County projects manage invasive plants efforts with help from grant funding

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Sarasota County Seeks Community Input to Enhance Parks and Programs

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Sarasota County Acquires Conservation Easement on Elling Eide Property

In an ongoing effort to protect environmentally sensitive lands, Sarasota County has secured a 14.5-acre conservation easement on the Elling Eide property.

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Land Acquisition and Management Program Acquires Two Properties in Venice

Sarasota County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP), a part of the county’s Land Acquisition and Management Program, has acquired two ecologically significant properties in Venice, furthering its mission to protect and preserve Florida’s natural habitats.

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Say 'I Do' Again vow renewal ceremony returns to Sarasota County beaches

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day at the annual Say 'I Do' Again vow renewal ceremony, returning to Nokomis Beach and Siesta Beach on Friday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m.

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Fire Fest! Returns Jan. 25 to Carlton Reserve

Sarasota County's Fire Fest returns on Saturday, Jan. 25 to educate and inform the community about the importance of prescribed fire to the ecosystem.