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Your Parks, Your Play...
News from the RECing Crew!
The weather is spectacular—perfect for enjoying the cooler mornings and evenings in our beautiful parks. Whether you’re looking for family fun, outdoor adventures, or ways to spruce up your garden, we’ve got something for everyone this season.
Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events:
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March 16–20: Spring Break Camp – A week of exciting activities for kids during spring break.
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March 17: Dive for Gold - Search for treasures in the pool.
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March 26: Hounds on the Hunt – Bring your furry friends for a tail-wagging good time!
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March 28: Aqua Egg Hunt – Dive into a unique egg hunt at the pool.
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April 3: Plant Sale at the Trail – Find the perfect plants to brighten your yard.
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April 3: Springfest @RLTCC Turf - Join us for an egg & scavenger hunt.
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April 10: Movie in the Park: HOP – Enjoy a family-friendly film under the stars.
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April 18: Tree Giveaway at The Bay
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April 24: Arbor Day Tree Planting
Take advantage of this gorgeous weather and explore all that our parks have to offer. We can’t wait to see you out there!
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Free Tax Prep at
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
United Way Suncoast’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is back! If you earned $96,000 or less in 2025, IRS-certified volunteers will prepare and e-file your federal tax return for free.
Schedule (through April 13, 2026):
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Mondays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Thursdays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Don’t miss this opportunity for accurate, no-cost tax filing!
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 Sapphire Shores Park is a beautiful, resilient waterfront space. The park is alive with greenery and the quiet movements of wildlife in their natural habitats. A peaceful path follows the shoreline, offering one of the most scenic places in the area to enjoy a sunset. The playground has been freshly mulched. The park includes shaded benches, bike parking and welcomes leashed pets. Whether you’re fishing, taking a stroll, or simply soaking in the view, Sapphire Shores Park is a vibrant and inviting place to unwind.
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🌿Landscape Project Highlights:🌿
Our Parks & Recreation Landscape team has been hard at work enhancing green spaces across the city — with several exciting projects underway and more to come!
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Bobby Jones Nature Park: The Nature Park, located on the eastern portion of Bobby Jones Golf Club, is nearing completion of Phase One. Trees and plants have been decorating the park, enhancing its natural beauty and supporting the habitat for the many creatures that call it home. This transformative project is just the beginning of creating an even more vibrant and sustainable natural space for our community.
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The FDOT‑funded US 41 Median Landscape project, located in the first median north of University Parkway, is progressing steadily. Crews are installing new irrigation valves, and plantings and mulching are underway, including the addition of miscellaneous trees, shrubs, and other landscape enhancements. Once complete, the refreshed medians will provide a more attractive and welcoming corridor along US 41.
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Sapphire Shores Park: Two Sycamore trees were planted to replace trees that were destroyed as a result of Hurricane Milton.
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Laurel Park – Several trees and shrubs were planted to replace those that were destroyed as a result of Hurricane Milton.
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Pools Day Passes:
- $4 Adults (18-54)
- $2 Youth & Seniors
Monthly & Annual passes are available.
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Winter Swim Lanes
M-F 10am-7pm
*From 3-7pm, lanes may be limited due school team & swim team practice.
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Public Swim Hours:
- M-F: 10 am –7 pm
- Sat: 11 am – 5 pm
- Sunday: Closed
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 📢No pickleball or drop-in basketball
March 16-20th due to Spring Break camp.
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SPRING BREAK CAMP
📅March 16-20 | 7:30-5:30 pm
💵Cost: $200 ($25 Nonrefundable deposit is included)
Don't miss out on this great opportunity for your kids to have a blast this Spring Break! Kids ages 5* to 12 will participate in a range of fun and exciting activities, such as crafts, sports, games, and more! Nonrefundable deposit of $25 is required at registration.
Register online at www.LetsPlaySarasota.com or call at (941) 263-6732 for more information.
(*5-year-olds must be currently enrolled in Kindergarten.)
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📢 Lifeguard Certification Course
📅 March 16–19 Spring Break Week
💲 $150 ✅ Register online today!
Become a lifeguard and make a difference—save lives while enjoying the sun!
We’re currently hiring certified lifeguards for the summer season. ☀️ Have fun, stay active, and get paid for a rewarding job!
👉 Don’t miss out—secure your spot now!
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🍀 Dive for Gold – Pool Party! 🍀
Join us on St. Patrick's Day for a festive splash of fun!
✨ Tuesday, March 17 | 12:30-2:30pm
✨ Cost: $8 per participant
Kids ages 2-12 will dive in & hunt for leprechaun gold🪙, then trade their treasure for a Pot of Gold 🧳Goody Bag! Enjoy crafts, prizes, and plenty of fun in the pool.
✅ Children 5 & under must have a guardian in the water.
✅ Children 6 & older must pass a swim test to swim solo.
✅ Swim diapers required for children under 3.
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🐾 6th Annual Hounds on the Hunt 🐾
📅 Thursday, March 26 | 5:30 PM
📍 Bark Park
💲 $5 per dog | All are welcome!
Grab your pup and join us for an egg-citing event. Dogs will sniff out eggs, win prizes, and even pose for photos with the big Bunny. 🐰 Every participating pup gets a treat bag! ✨ Pre-registration encouraged! (Sorry kids—this hunt is just for the dogs!)
✔ Dogs must remain on leash.
✔ Aggressive or uncontrollable dogs will not be permitted.
👉Pre-register Here!
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🌊Dive In & Hunt for Eggs!🐰
Join us for an unforgettable aquatic egg hunt! Kids will search for eggs in the pool! Find a golden egg for a special prize, meet Peter the Bunny, and take home a goody bag!
📅 Saturday, March 28 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost: $5 per participant | All are welcome!
1:00 PM – 3 years & younger (Parent must enter water)
1:20 PM – Ages 4–5 (Parent must enter water)
1:40 PM – Ages 6–8 (Shallow water: 3.5–4 ft)
2:00 PM – Ages 8–12 (Deep water: 4–4.5 ft)
🎟️ Register now: www.LetsPlaySarasota.com
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🌿 Plant Sale at the Trail 🌿
Join us for a community plant sale featuring local plant and landscape vendors! Explore a beautiful selection of lively plants, trees, and greenery to help you kickstart your spring landscaping projects.
📅 Friday, April 3
🕗 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Along the Trail at Arlington Park
Interested in being a vendor? Reserve your space: https://forms.office.com/g/0fGJU14hiR
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🎬Movie in the Park - Featuring HOP📽️
Friday, April 10 | 7:00–9:30 PM
New this year! Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening under the stars! Concessions open at 7:00 PM with candy, chips, water, and soda available for purchase. The movie will begin at 7:45 PM.
Don’t forget your blankets and get cozy for this year’s featured film—Hop (2011)!
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🌊 Low impact. High energy. All smiles.
Join a welcoming community where aqua fitness is a splash of fun!
Gentle on joints, powerful for your body—water aerobics improves circulation, eases soreness, and enhances flexibility with every splash. It's a wave of fun and a social way to stay active!
T/W/TH 10am-10:55am - Shallow water class
T/TH 1:00pm - 1:55pm - Deep water class
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🏓 Pickleball: Just Dink It!🏓
Ready to serve up some fun? Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, it's time to hit the courts and join the pickleball craze!
Weekdays:
**No pickleball March 16-20 due to spring break camp! **
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
9:30am - 12:30pm
- $5 per day
- $55 for 20 passes
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2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 263-6641
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🎾 Ready to Try Tennis?
Join our Adult Beginner Clinics at Payne Park Tennis Center! Perfect for anyone looking to learn the game, get moving, and have fun.
✅ Next Sessions:
Session III: March 3, 10, 17, 24
Session IV: April 7, 14, 21, 28
What to expect: ✔ Learn the basics—grip, strokes, footwork ✔ Build confidence and game strategy ✔ Lots of reps for cardio and fundamentals
👉 Sign up today and get on the court!
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🎾 Take Your Game to the Next Level!
Join Tennis Clinics with Hassan & Mohammed – a high-energy, skill-building experience for intermediate players.
📅 Monday–Friday, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
and Saturday, 10:30 - 12:00pm
🎯 Level: NTRP 3.0–4.0 💵 Fee: $40 Cash per Clinic
(Pay Instructor on Court)
📝 Registration: Opens 6 days prior at 12 noon. Please call or register at the front desk.
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🎾Advanced Clinics with Mohammed
This clinic is high-intensity and accelerated for advanced players only.
(Must have approval by Hassan, Mohammed or Bjorn to participate.)
📅 Wednesday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
🎯 Level: NTRP 4.0 - 4.5+
💵 Fee: $40 Cash per Clinic
(Pay Instructor on Court)
📝 Registration: Opens 6 days prior at 12 noon. Please call or register at the front desk.
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🎾 Adult Tennis Clinic!
Elevate your game with fast-paced, skill-focused evening clinic designed for intermediate players. Join Robert for an energizing tennis experience that sharpens technique and builds confidence on the court!
📅 Day: Mondays | 5pm - 6:30 pm
🎯 Level: NTRP 3.0–4.0
💵 Fee: $40 Cash per Clinic (Pay Instructor on Court)
📝 Registration: Opens 6 days prior at 12 noon. Call or register at the front desk. (Ages 18+)
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Champs & Challengers-Fast Feed Doubles
Sharpen your doubles game with high-energy drills and fast-paced point play! Designed for players rated NTRP 3.0–4.0, this clinic focuses on strategy, movement, and quick decision-making in a fun, competitive environment. Ages: 18+ | Limited to 6 players
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:30pm
- 💳 Fee: $10 per player
Payment required at registration – credit card only
- 🗓️ Registration: Opens 6 days prior at 12 noon
Register in person or call the front desk 941-263-6641
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Mixed Doubles Match-up
DOUBLES MIXER
Thursdays, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Get ready for a lively Doubles Tennis Social Mixer – a great way to meet fellow players, enjoy friendly competition, and have a blast on the court!
Players NTRP 3.0-4.0 levels come together for fast-paced rallies and good times. Sign up now for mixed doubles play and become part of the action-packed tennis community at PPTC!
$10 Program Fee Per Player
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Triples Tennis - Drop-In, Let's Play!
Fridays
Time: 5 pm - 6:30 pm
Sundays
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Level: NTRP 3.0 and Above
Fee: FREE - Passholder
Fee: $10 - per Guest
Payment required at check-in, pay by credit card.
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To register for any tennis programs at PPTC, please call: 941-263-6641
Please Note: Payment is required at time of registration as these programs fill up quickly.
*Cost does not include processing fees.
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Court Thirteen Bar & Tennis Pro Shop
Court 13 is open daily at 11:00am. Check out our new look!
Racquet stringing and demo racquets are available.
Join us every Tuesday through Thursday starting at 6:30 PM for great vibes and good times!
- Monday - Movie Night
- Thursdays – Game Night🎯
Follow us on Facebook for more events!
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March 7: March Madness Bracketology
(Pick up your RLTCC Brackets)
📢Don't Miss Spring Break Camp!
Looking for an exciting way for your kids to spend spring break? Kids will enjoy sports, games, arts & crafts, and so much more—all while making new friends and staying active.
🗓️March 16 - 20 | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
💵Cost is $75
Campers should bring their own lunch. Space is very limited—don’t miss out on a week packed with excitement, creativity, and new friendships!
👉 Register online via eTrak or in person at the front desk.
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Welcome to Springfest @RLTCC
Friday, April 3, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM
You do not want to miss our Springfest & Scavenger Hunt on the newly refreshed turf field. Join us for this exciting community event! Kids will hunt for eggs, participate in a scavenger hunt and enjoy a cheerful, springtime adventure. This is a family friendly event, and the entire community is welcome. We hope to see you there!
For additional information, please call 941-263-6562.
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Your Fitness Journey Starts Here 💥
Step into our modern, fully-equipped fitness facility—designed to keep you motivated and moving!
✨ Why choose us?
- ✅ NO annual fees
- ✅ NO contracts
- ✅ NO hidden maintenance costs
- ➡️ Day Pass: Just $5
BONUS: 2 MONTHS FREE with Annual Membership!
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🏓 Rally with Us - Indoor Pickleball
Experience the thrill of fast-paced rallies, fun social vibes, and a fantastic way to stay fit—all indoors and out of the extreme heat.
Day Pass $5 or purchase a Pickleball Punch Card:
3 Plays for $9
5 Plays for $15
10 Plays for $30
20 Plays for $55
Call 941-263-6562 for schedule or click here for more details!
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Let's Ball: Open Gym Vibes!
Hit the court and bring your hustle! It's game time! 🏀Get into the action at RLTCC!
Basketball Open Gym
Monday- Saturday - Hours Vary - Call for Schedule
Sarasota Rec League - Men's & Women's
Wednesday & Thursday Evenings - Call for Schedule
Call 941-263-6562 or click here for more details!
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Let's Go! ⚽Drop-In Soccer
Kick it in & join us for soccer—meet new friends, stay active, and enjoy some friendly competition!
Wednesdays: 6-7pm, 7-8pm & 8-9pm
Fridays: 6-7pm & 7-8pm
The turf field is available to rent for competitive and non-competitive athletic leagues for Youth and Adults in Sarasota. Call or click here for more info.
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The weather is warming up, spring is right around the corner, and daylight savings returns soon—making it the perfect time for a beach stroll. Take a dip in the refreshing salt water, sink your toes into the warm sand, or simply relax and enjoy the sunshine. The pavilion offers cool shade and beautiful views for a peaceful break. Bring your own snacks and beverages or grab a bite at Lido Island Grill.
*The Lido Beach Pool closes when water temperatures fall below 76 degrees. During colder months, call the Arlington Park Aquatic Complex at (941) 263-6732 to find out whether the pool is open.
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➡️Join the Fun at Bobby Jones Golf Club⛳
📚 Adult School
🌅 Twilight 10-Pack is Back!
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Price: $55 (Sun–Thurs) | $60 (Fri–Sat)
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Includes: 9 holes, cart, small bucket of range balls, and a drink (fountain soda, draft beer, etc.)
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Available: Anytime after 3:00 PM
🏆 Summer Leagues – Registration Open
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Join us this summer at Bobby Jones Golf Club for youth golf camps designed to build skills, confidence, and a love for the game. Weekly sessions run throughout June and July, offering expert instruction in the FUNdamentals of golf, including long and short game techniques, rules, etiquette, and overall athletic development. Each day is filled with learning, laughter, and new friends—perfect for young golfers of all experience levels.
Register on the website: Golf Lessons in Sarasota, Florida | Bobby Jones Golf Club
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Sarasota 2-Ball Championship
Dates: April 18–19, 2026
Get ready to tee off in one of the most exciting events of the year! Registration is now open—don’t miss your chance to compete. ⛳ Important Details:
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Don't Miss BJGC Upcoming Events!
Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter!
Get all of the latest event news at Bobby Jones Golf Club and The Academy by subscribing to BJGC monthly newsletter.
From the https://bobbyjonesgolfclub.com/ website HOME page, scroll to the bottom of the page & enter your email! Check your email and accept the invitation to join!
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951 Circus Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34232
Email: SarasotaLawnBowlingClub@gmail.com
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 🎳 Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club is one of Sarasota Parks and Recreation’s newest gems for social sport and community fun. Conveniently located just a half-mile south of the Bobby Jones Golf Club entrance, this vibrant club invites both seasoned bowlers and curious newcomers to experience the timeless game of lawn bowling.
Recently, a dedicated team of member volunteers rolled up their sleeves to edge, weed, and mulch the gardens and picnic area. Their hard work paid off—the space looks fantastic and ready for everyone to enjoy!
Come out and join us! Check out our website for a calendar of events: https://www.sarasotalawnbowlingclub.com/calendar/
Hit the Wicket: Learn Croquet with Us!
🏑✨ Join us Thursdays from 10 AM-12PM, for croquet—a game of skill, strategy, and just the right touch of finesse!
Whether you're a beginner or brushing up on your technique, our free weekly croquet mini-clinic is the perfect way to get in the game. Learn the essentials like grip, stance, stop shots, take-outs, jumps, and even game strategy in a relaxed, social setting.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to get set up.
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