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Sarasota County homeowners told forget lawn maintenance and go to the beach

Submitted by Isabel Mascarenas, Reporter
Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 12:43am
Sarasota County homeowners told forget lawn maintenance and go to the beach

Sarasota, Florida-Sarasota County officials ask residents to skip lawn mainetnance this summer by not using fertilizer products containing nitrogen and phospherous. Stormwater washes excess fertilizer into storm drains and out into the bay. Environmentalists say the excess nitrogent and phosphorous can fuel the growth of algae and stop the growth of vegetation altering some plant communities.

Beginning June 1-September 30 no fertilizer using phosphorous or nitrogen can be used on lawns or plants in Sarasota County.

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FWC, Sarasota officials hold seminar on coyotes

Submitted by Isabel Mascarenas, Reporter
Sunday, March 24th, 2013, 9:12am
FWC, Sarasota officials hold seminar on coyotes

Sarasota, Florida -- Coyotes in your backyard? It's possible that's why biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Sarasota County officials will host "Coyotes in Florida". The free seminar will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, March 25 at the Sarasota County Operations Center located at 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd.

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Sarasota Wildlife Art Festival and Wildlife Symposium

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, February 11th, 2013, 5:53pm
Sarasota Wildlife Art Festival and Wildlife Symposium

Sarasota, Florida -- The Rotary Club of Sarasota presents the first annual Sarasota Wildlife Art Festival and Wildlife Symposium the weekend of March 2 and 3.

The event features a juried exhibition of wildlife-inspired art and fine crafts by more than 25 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and other craftspeople. The works, which will be for sale, were juried by Ringling College of Art and Design instructors.

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Big Cat Habitat Animal Extravaganza Fundraiser

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Monday, January 7th, 2013, 7:05pm
Big Cat Habitat Animal Extravaganza Fundraiser

Sarasota, Florida -- Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary, a nonprofit safe haven for big cats, bears and other animals in need, will hold its annual Animal Extravaganza fundraiser for six weekends from Saturday, Jan. 19, through Sunday, Feb. 24.  

The Habitat will also be open regular hours Wednesdays through Fridays during the Extravaganza.

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World Animal Day celebration at Big Cat Habitat

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Thursday, September 20th, 2012, 4:19pm
World Animal Day celebration at Big Cat Habitat

Sarasota, Florida -- Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary will host a free educational and fun World Animal Day celebration on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. in partnership with many local animal welfare organizations. 

The celebration includes educational presentations by experts on exotic and endangered animals, exhibits by many animal welfare organizations, activities for children, and demonstrations highlighting animals’ remarkable capabilities.  

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New turtle viewing area at Mote

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter
Friday, August 31st, 2012, 7:56pm
New turtle viewing area at Mote

Sarasota, Florida -- They are tiny and adorable; we're talking sea turtle hatchlings. And soon the public will be able to see more closely the hatchlings that are being treated at Mote Marine Laboratory.

Mote is about to unveil a new hatchling admissions area. A generous donation from the Kukanza family of Sarasota helped make the new addition to the aquarium possible.

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Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctury to hold fundraiser

Submitted by Isabel Mascarenas, Reporter
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012, 6:13pm
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctury to hold fundraiser

Sarasota, Fla. -- Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary announced it will hold its annual Animal Extravaganza fundraiser for six weekends from Saturday, Jan. 21, through, Feb. 26.

In January, gates will open at 12:30 p.m. with entertaining, educational two-hour animal demonstrations at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. 

In February, an evening performance will be added on Saturdays with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. and the demonstration starting at 5:30 p.m.

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