In February we asked neighbors in Sarasota County to participate in a survey. Our sincere thanks go to all those who provided their opinions and feedback. We found the results very informative, with a few unexpected revelations along the way!
The survey included a question about overall priorities, vision statements for each priority, and potential resources for achieving those visions. The top two neighborhood priorities among respondents were
Neighborhood Safety and
Neighborhood Natural Environment, with an emphasis on:
- Residents taking an active role in preventing neighborhood crimes;
- Neighborhood preparations to sustain itself in case of disaster;
- Thriving native habitats and
- Better water quality in neighborhood ponds or drainage areas.
With a major commitment by our Neighborhood Services team to host an engaging and informative
Florida Neighborhoods Conference in October, we're working diligently to make sure the interests above are represented among workshops (deadline for
Workshop Proposals is April 15)
and exhibitors
. If you can identify any businesses or organizations who have helped your neighborhood to achieve these visions, please help promote their good work by sharing the
Sponsorship Packet
with them.
We're also in the process of celebrating
National County Government Month with the theme of "Safe and Secure Counties." We'll be promoting the role Sarasota County government plays in keeping our community safe and secure, with daily posts to our
Facebook page and a series of visits to farmers markets. Stop by our table to pick up informational materials on Sarasota County programs and resources, or just to enjoy a neighborly chat.
- Wednesday, April 13: Phillippi Farmhouse Market, 9am-2pm
- Thursday, April 21: Englewood Farmers Market, 9am-2pm
- Friday, April 29: North Port Farmers Market, 9am-1pm
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