Name: Calligraphy Class
Start: 2020-02-04T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-02-04T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Calligraphy Class

10:00am - 12:00pm

Creation Station

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

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Seats Remaining: 0

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This class is designed for anyone who has the desire to learn to create beautiful lettering. No previous experience is required. The student will work on both upper and lower case lettering and then learn layout so that he/she will be abl...

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Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm

Creation Station

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Green Living

Details:

Want to learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, or citrus trees? Need a plant or insect identified? Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made ...

AARP Tax Help

10:00am - 1:00pm

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tax Help

Details:

Tax help. Please note AARP volunteers at the library begin assisting the final client of the day 30 minutes to one hour before the last time listed. ...

Baby Rhyme and Sign

10:15am - 11:00am

Youth Activity Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Details:

This program is geared toward babies from newborn to age 2 ½ years. The 45 minute program includes songs, baby sign language, a book and playtime. Older siblings are welcome. ...

Forty Carrots Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am

Meeting Room II

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators. Discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more! ...

Forty Carrots:Partners in Play

10:15am - 11:15am

Veranda Room

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Details:

Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the even...

Flood Zone Workshop

10:15am - 12:00pm

Program Room

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

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Who should attend: Anyone who has questions about flood risks, zones, insurance regulations and pending map changes: especially residents, professional lenders, insurance agents and realtors. The first 20 minutes will be an informative prese...

Genealogy Basics, Part 2

10:15am - 12:15pm

Learning Lab

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Genealogy, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Details:

Students who attend Part 1 will continue to research their family history on the second day in Part 2 during which the class instructor is available to answer questions and help the students in their research. Basic computer skills are required. Brin...

Preschool Yoga

10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Healthy Living

Details:

For children 2-5 years old with a caregiver. Join Kidding Around Yoga instructor Sheila Blake for yoga poses with fun active storytelling and creative movement. Limit 24. Come to the Youth Desk for a free ticket. Please bring mats if you wish.&n...

Family Stories and More

10:30am - 11:15am

Youth Program Room

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

Books, puppets, songs, dance and more surprises to get your child excited and prepared for school. Recommended for ages 3-5. Younger siblings are welcome to join. ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Lemon Bay Fest: Early Native American Sites in Sarasota County

10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events

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Discover the local sites of early Native Americans with the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Lemon Bay Fest programs are sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library. ...

Florida Friendly Landscaping 101

10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Green Living

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 44

Details:

Join Wilma Holley from University of Florida/ IFAS Extension and Sustainability Sarasota County to learn Florida-friendly landscaping tips and tricks! This month’s topic: Native Plants for Birds ...

E-BOOK AND LIBRARY RESOURCES HELP DESK

11:00am - 1:00pm

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Technology Instruction

Details:

Drop in for assistance using library technology including e-Books and audiobooks from Overdrive/Libby, Cloud Library, and Hoopla. Bring your tablet, laptop, e-reader or smartphone to one of Selby Public Library's Tuesday sessions where you can l...

Chess Club

11:30am - 3:00pm

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Clubs

Details:

Weekly meeting of local chess enthusiasts. Join in the fun! Questions? Call Heather at 941-861-1273. ...

Forty Carrots:Partners in Play

11:45am - 12:45pm

Veranda Room

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Details:

Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the even...

Tech Time Tuesdays @Venice Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Room

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Technology Instruction

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Open time for questions, sharing solutions Bring your device and library staff will try to answer your questions in an informal group setting. ...

e-Help

1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Technology Instruction

Details:

Come get advice and help with how to use your electronic gadgets such as cell phones, tablets. Meet at table in public area near the Reference Desk. First come, first serve. ...

CANCELLED Searching for Your Orphaned Ancestors

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room II

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Genealogy

Details:

Join Gail O'Hara as she guides you on a genealogy search for orphan information. This presentation includes states facilitating reunions between adoptees and birth relatives, online research with Library Edition software, historical overviews, and ex...

Socrates Café

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussion Groups

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Socrates Café is a gathering where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socratic method: we learn more when we respectfully listen to and debate ideas with o...

What Handwriting Reveals - Compatibility Issues

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Creation Station

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Creation Station, Special Events

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Seats Remaining: 0

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A presentation of what handwriting reveals about a person. This covers compatibility issues that are revealed in a persons' handwriting and more. Please come for an interesting one hour presentation given by Judy Kaplan.&nb...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Beauty of the Mountain Dulcimer

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries

Details:

Join us for a enchanting performance by Mike Anderson the Dulcimer Guy. "The combination of music, storytelling, humor, and educational background has made Anderson one of the most sought after performers and speakers in the Midwest. Mike A...

Blues in the Library: Suncoast Blues Society Trio

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Music in the Libraries

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Seats Remaining: 0

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Get ready to sing the blues with the Suncoast Blues Society. Join guitarist Vincent Sims, keyboardist Michael "the Professional" Hensley, and singer Lauren Mitchell for an afternoon of great blues music that surely get you swaying in your seat....

Lemon Bay Fest: American Roots Music Roadshow

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music in the Libraries, Special Events

Details:

Lisa Brande and Mark Trichka with Easy Street Duo will present an upbeat program featuring bluegrass, old-time, country and zydeco music. Lemon Bay Fest programs are sponsored by the Friends of Elsie Quirk Library. ...

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Learning Lab

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction

Details:

Drop in to get assistance with and ask questions about downloading library books to your computer and other devices, such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android phones and tablets. Please check in at the Reference Desk when you arrive...

AARP Tax Help

2:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tax Help

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. ...

After School Excitement

2:30pm - 4:30pm

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Games, Movies, Special Events

Details:

Come create, play, or just relax at the library after school. Our Teen Room is open from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. when school is in session for registered teens and tweens in grades 6 - 12. Participants have access to our board and video gam...

Teen Room

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Dr. Edward James II Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs

Details:

Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to hang out, play games, and more. ...

Teen Board Games

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Teen Room

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games

Details:

Come to the teen room and choose from a variety of board Games like Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Uno, Scattergories, Scrabble, and more. ...

LEGOs at the Library

3:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families

Program Type: Games

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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. ...

Drop-In Button Making (Children)

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Storytime Room

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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station

Details:

Children (ages 7-9) can drop in between 3:30 - 4:30 to make their very own buttons for someone special in the Storytime Room. Perfect gift for Valentine's Day! Bring your creativity we will provide the materials! ...

Tween/Teen Open Lab in the Creation Station

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Creation Station

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Creation Station

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Games, Technology Instruction

Details:

Teens and tweens take over the Creation Station. Drop in to explore electronic music, digital design, sewing, podcasting and more. ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Tinker Tuesday

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room II

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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

Room: Meeting Room II

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

A different project every week! Call or visit to find out what it is this week! Ages 6+. ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Teen Writers Circle

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs, Discussion Groups

Details:

This group is great for teens who love creative writing. Some things that our meetings will cover include: designing characters, writing short stories (or even long ones!), poetry, plotlines, group projects, story prompts, games, and more! All teens ...

Lego Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Program Type: Creation Station

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Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Duplo Blocks are available for younger children. Ages 3 to 12. ...

Spanish Learning Group: Group: Grammar (Intermediate)

4:15pm - 6:15pm

Conference Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Spanish/En Español

Details:

Hola! Join us for an evening of learning intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary and practicing conversational skills. ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

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Operation Warrior Resolution

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Conference Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Location: Selby Library

Room: Conference Room

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting ...

Yarnivores

5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Fruitville Library

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning

Details:

For ages 8-18. First Tuesday of the month in the Young Adults section. Learn how to knit and/or crochet. Use our materials or bring your own. ...

ASAP (Autism Spectrum Amazing Possibilities)

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Youth Activity Room

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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

Room: Youth Activity Room

Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Clubs, Lifelong Learning

Details:

ASAP is a group coming together to fill the need for a FREE social play group for kids and teens on the Autism Spectrum. We will have games, toys, music, singing, dancing, puzzles, Legos and more! This is not a therapy session. ...

Teen Creation Station Workshop: 3D Object Design

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room

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Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Details:

Supplies are provided. Registration is required! Open to ages 13 - 18. See our "Youth Workshop" at 6:30 PM for ages 8 - 12. ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Veranda Room

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Registration Closed

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Library Branch: North Port Library

Room: Veranda Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Program Type: Clubs, Movies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 39

Details:

View and discuss various anime. Enjoy refreshments and activities from Japanese culture. All showings are rated PG-13/TV-14 or lower. Participants under age 13 will require parental permission to attend. ...

Yoga Safari

6:15pm - 7:00pm

Youth Program Room

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Library Branch: Selby Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lifelong Learning, Storytimes

Details:

Kids get to chill out on yoga mats while listening to stories about animals around the world. Simple yoga poses and breathing activities are incorporated. Followed by a simple craft. Recommended for ages 5 - 8. ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Youth Creation Station Workshop: 3D Printer

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room

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Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years)

Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Details:

Supplies are provided. Registration is required! Open to ages 8 - 12. See our earlier "Teen Workshop" at 5:30 PM for ages 13 - 18. ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.