The Sarasota Jazz Festival March 14-18 With several nights of main-stage performances, free concerts in the park and even a pub crawl, the 2022 Sarasota Jazz Festival brings great music to the jewel of the Suncoast (that's NBP!). Arturo Sandoval headlines a lineup of great musicians. Proceeds, in part, support Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy. Purchase … [Read more...] about Coming Events at Nathan Benderson Park
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Sarasota County 4-H youth to showcase skills at county fair
SARASOTA COUNTY — Sarasota County 4-H youth have a little something up their sleeves as they prepare to showcase their skills at the upcoming county fair.That is: come for the livestock and crafts, and stay for the photography, writing, science and much more.“It is so encouraging to see the excitement and passion as 4-H youth take pride in their projects and the … [Read more...] about Sarasota County 4-H youth to showcase skills at county fair
Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Davenport Watershed in Polk County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District(District) is gathering information to improve identification of flood prone areas in Polk County. The District will provide a virtual public comment period now through April 29 at WaterMatters.org/Floodplain for the public to view preliminary data for flood prone areas within the Davenport Watershed. … [Read more...] about Public Invited to Help Identify Flood Prone Areas in the Davenport Watershed in Polk County
District Reminds Visitors to Help Protect the Weeki Wachee River in Hernando County
With spring break season approaching, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District), along with other local and state partners, wants to remind Weeki Wachee River visitors about the recreational best practices that will help protect the river and reduce ecological impacts. A recent ecologically based study found direct links between … [Read more...] about District Reminds Visitors to Help Protect the Weeki Wachee River in Hernando County
Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards $75,000 to Conservation Foundation in support of Quad Parcel Re-Wilding
OSPREY, FL (March 8, 2022) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast recently received a $75,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation in support of their joint project with Sarasota Audubon Society to re-wild the Quad Parcels at the Celery Fields. The grant was made possible through Gulf Coast’s Environmental Initiative Fund and is designated to implement strategies from … [Read more...] about Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards $75,000 to Conservation Foundation in support of Quad Parcel Re-Wilding