Beyond the Beach: The Sarasota County Government Podcast

• Talking Trash with Solid Waste Collection Operations Manager, Oland Stokes

  In this episode of Beyond the Beach, we’re diving into Sarasota County’s Fresh Start with a Cart! Lisa and Sammi are joined by Oland Stokes, Collection Operations Manager, to discuss the upcoming changes to solid waste services starting March 31, 2025. Learn more about the county’s transition to automated garbage collection, including cart sizes and service details. Plus, we’ll touch on storm debris recovery and how the county ensures a smooth cleanup after hurricanes. Tune in to get the scoop on what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how you can prepare for a Fresh Start with a Cart!Learn more at scgov.net/freshstartwithacart

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• Resilient SRQ: Sarasota's HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program

  In this episode, Sammi and Lisa sit down with Steve Hyatt, Division Manager and Emily Blaine, Communications and Outreach Coordinator with the Resilient SRQ team. Sarasota County is a direct recipient of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery, otherwise known as Resilient SRQ. Established in 2023 to support Hurricane Ian recovery, the program is backed by $201.5 million in CDBG-DR funding from HUD. Now, with a new $210 million allocation for recovery from 2024’s storms Debby, Helene, and Milton, the county will administer over $411 million in funding to rebuild homes, repair infrastructure, and strengthen resilience. Tune in to learn how these efforts are shaping the future of Sarasota County! For more information on Resilient SRQ, visit resilientsrq.net.

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• New Year, New Career: Explore Opportunities with Sarasota County

  In this episode of Beyond the Beach, Lisa and Sammi sit down with Heather "HD" Deyriuex, Workforce Planning Manager for Sarasota County, to discuss exciting career opportunities in local government. Now is the perfect time to start the year fresh with a new career and explore diverse job paths.Additionally, Lisa and Sammi discuss some of the interesting roles with Sarasota County with Bob Benzsenyi, landscape supervisor, who shares his journey overseeing the county's mowing team.Start your career with Sarasota County at scgov.net/jobs!

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• Get Festive with Upcoming Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Events

  Beyond the Beach is at the beach with Aaron Carson from Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources! In this episode, they sit down at Siesta Beach and discuss the many future events Sarasota County PRNR is offering soon. From holiday fun to sports competitions and nature celebrations, there’s something for everyone! Here's a glimpse of what's happening:Sandy Claws Beach Run: Get festive with this fun run on Dec. 14 at Siesta Key Beach.Fire Fest: Experience controlled burns and learn about Florida's fire ecology on Jan. 25.Gulf Coast Games for Life: A multi-sport competition for athletes 50+, happening from Jan. 18 through Feb. 15.Winter Break Camps: Keep kids active during school break with exciting camp options, running throughout late December and early January.All of these events and more can be discovered in Sarasota County's new digital event guide! To explore the interactive guide, visit SarasotaCountyParks.com.

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• Upcoming Events and Programs with Sarasota County Libraries

  In this episode, we sit down with Katie Dow, Programs and Partnerships Manager for Sarasota County Libraries, to highlight the exciting events and initiatives offered through Sarasota County Libraries.One Book, One Community: Dive into the county-wide reading program, where Sarasota residents are encouraged to read the same book. This year’s top five book contenders include Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Art Thief.Off the Page Literary Festival: Get a sneak peek at this November’s literary celebration featuring authors like Amor Towles, Rebecca Renner, and Curtis Sittenfeld. There’s something for everyone, from kids’ events to writing workshops.Pop-Up Library: Learn about Sarasota’s mobile library, bringing books, Wi-Fi, and story times to various locations across the county, making library services more accessible.Remake Learning & Summer Reading Challenge: Discover STEM and educational programming for families, along with summer reading challenges offering prizes for readers of all ages.Learn more about the amazing programs offered to the community at SarasotaCountyLibraries.org. 

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