SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, the Baltimore Orioles and the Sarasota Film Festival will present Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spooktacular Saturday, Oct. 22 at Ed Smith Stadium. Enjoy children's games, activities, sensory area and community booths in the stadium concourse and on the baseball field from 5-6:45 p.m. At 6:45 join … [Read more...] about Get spooked when Howl-O-Ween Movie Night returns to Ed Smith Stadium
Environmental, Parks, Agriculture
E-Waste and the Push to Remove Plastics Waste
Less than 10% of the plastic in use around the world is recycled. As to the rest, it is estimated that 100 million tons of plastic take up space in our oceans. Can we fix this? Researchers are looking into the concept of making plastic a renewable resource forever so that it never becomes a waste again. Recycling polypropylene Polypropylene, a thermoplastic polymer, is among … [Read more...] about E-Waste and the Push to Remove Plastics Waste
No Swim advisory issued for Bird Key Park (Ringling Causeway) in Sarasota County
SARASOTA COUNTY - As a precaution, Sarasota County health officials have issued “No Swim” advisory for Bird Key Park Beach (Ringling Causeway). The amount of enterococcus bacteria found during water quality testing on Monday, Oct. 10 was outside acceptable limits. The beach remains open, but wading, swimming and water recreation is not recommended when no swim advisories … [Read more...] about No Swim advisory issued for Bird Key Park (Ringling Causeway) in Sarasota County
Update – Turtle Watch Wednesday
Considering Hurricane Ian’s Path of Destruction, the event, which was originally scheduled for September 28, 2022, Has Been Moved to November 2, 2022. Turtle Watch Wednesday Will Take Place Same Time, Same Place, Different Date. November 2,2022 is the New Date for TTW Media Contact: Sharon Hoatland A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals Director of … [Read more...] about Update – Turtle Watch Wednesday
Learn about “Advancing Climate Solutions” at 17th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop
Media contact: Alia Garrett, sustainability outreach coordinator, 941-861-9874 or agarrett@scgov.net.SARASOTA COUNTY – Join sustainability experts, policy makers, business leaders, community members and more at a hybrid (in-person and online) workshop to help build healthy, resilient, equitable communities. The 17th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop on … [Read more...] about Learn about “Advancing Climate Solutions” at 17th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop