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- 04/15/2026 1:00 PM
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Volunteers invited to 6th annual Beach Blast Trifecta weekend cleanup
- 04/01/2026 8:30 AM
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30th Annual Big Truck Day rolls into Sarasota County April 18
- 01/26/2026 10:00 AM
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Sarasota County acquires Nokomis property on Pocono Trail through Land Acquisition and Management Program
- 01/20/2026 2:00 PM
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Sarasota County acquires property on Winson Avenue through Land Acquisition and Management Program
- 01/16/2026 12:00 PM
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Learn about prescribed fire at Fire Fest, Jan. 24
Sarasota County's Fire Fest returns on Saturday, Jan. 24 to educate and inform the community about the importance of prescribed fire to the ecosystem and explore wildfire prevention.
- 01/12/2026 9:00 AM
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Walking on sunshine: Sunrise Beach Walks kick off at Siesta and Nokomis beaches
- 01/09/2026 9:00 AM
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Seaside vow renewal ceremony “Say ‘I Do’ Again” returns this Valentine’s Day
- 01/06/2026 8:30 AM
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Two Sarasota County projects recognized for historic preservation efforts
- 12/15/2025 2:30 PM
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Sarasota County acquires WCIND property on Venice Island through Land Acquisition and Management Program
- 11/19/2025 2:30 PM
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Registration is Now Open for the 2026 Gulf Coast Games for Life
- 11/14/2025 12:06 PM
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Wellfield Park Conveyance Marks New Chapter for Regional Sports Complex Development
- 10/20/2025 2:00 PM
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Sarasota County marks 25 years of land conservation
- 10/17/2025
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Sarasota County acquires 100th property through land management program
- 09/12/2025 3:00 PM
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Sarasota County Parks Volunteers Receive Florida Recreation and Park Association Award
- 09/12/2025 8:00 AM
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Sarasota County celebrates National Public Lands Day and Take a Child Outside Week on Sept. 27
- 07/07/2025 8:00 AM
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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.
- 06/03/2025 5:00 PM
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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.
- 05/01/2025 8:00 AM
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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.
- 04/24/2025 9:28 AM
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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.
- 11/21/2025 9:00 AM
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Most Sarasota County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday