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The boundaries of BTNA are:
North
= Novus Ct
East
= West side of Lockwood Ridge Road and East side North of Wood St.
South
= North side of Bahia Vista
West
= East side of Brink
ABC 7 Hurricane Central
SCGov Storm Center
Sarasota County Government Emergency Service Information
Evacuation Shelters and maps
How to Be Prepared
For any questions or information pertaining to emergency preparedness, contact Sarasota County Government's
Call Center at 941-861-5000
This week in Sarasota Local School News & Calendars.
Click here for an aerial view of the Locklear Park Concept Plan.
Neighborhood Photo Albums:
Locklear Park - Park Dedication & Ribbon Cutting - Locklear Berm - Flash Albums.
•••• PICTURES OF THE RECENT DAMAGE TO THE PARK ••••
We will be adding a 'catch all' neighborhood photo album to our website in the near future.
If you have any pictures that you would like to share with us please click here to send them via email
and we will add them to the album.
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Next General Meeting
TBA
Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday in January, March, May, September and November at 7:00PM
(Special meetings may be scheduled at various other times as deemed necessary)
Where:
The Gazebo in Locklear Park (Weather permitting)
Click here for driving directions and a printable map
We are looking for information on the history of our neighborhood.
If you have pictures or other historic info about our neighborhood that you would like to share, please email the info to me and I'll add it to our site.
Sarasota Lawn Watering Restrictions Schedule & Times
The City of Sarasota has adopted water restrictions of the Southwest Florda Water Management District. SWFWMD water restrictions will govern city residents.
The current water restrictions are as follows:
Lawn Watering is Limited to Two Times a Week - Even addresses may water on Thursday and/or Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Odd addresses may water on Wednesday and/or Saturday before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Landscape\Watering Schedule and Times - Hand watering & micro-irrigation of plants (not lawns) can be done on any day at any time.
New Lawns and Plants - New lawns, plants have a 30-30 establishment period, any-day watering during the first 30 days. The second 30 days, watering is allowed 3 days per week: even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; odd-numbered addresses may water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Water Wise - Know your irrigation system and keep up with regular maintenance. Check watering times and days, check zone watering time and coverage area to avoid over watering, and check for broken sprinkler heads.
Click Here for Current Water Restrictions - Incorporated Areas
Click Here for Current Water Restrictions - Unincorporated Areas
Southwest Florida Water Management District
To report a suspected violation call 941-861-6790, option #3
or 941-861-5000 or send a fax to 941-861-0603
or an e-mail message to: utilitybill@scgov.net
A notice from Michele Mician - City of Sarasota - Neighborhood Partnership Office
Neighborhood & Environmental Coordinator - michele.mician@sarasotagov.com
Website: yourgreencity.sarasotagov.com
Have questions, comments or suggestions?
Call Michele Mician at 941-365-2200 (ext 6317)
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FLASH: The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes - FLASH, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting disaster safety and property loss
mitigation. Their mission is to promote life safety, property protection and economic well-being by strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters. Click here for more info.
FOR PROBLEMS IN AND AROUND THE PARK - PLEASE CALL 316-1201
(The information will be routed to the appropriate agencies depending on the problem)
For problems such as "gatherings" in the middle of the street, harrassing or dangerous behavior - please call 954-7025 (SPD front desk) and ask for 'PATROL'
REMEMBER - If you feel threatened or in danger of any kind - call 911
City Police = 316-1199
(City Police Website)
Sheriffs Dept. = 951-5800
(Sheriffs Website)
Lt. Pat Ledwith - SPD North/South District / K-9 unit / Volunteer Program - 364-7344
Sgt. Joseph Giasone - SCS Law Enforcement Division - jgiasone@scgov.net
Narcotics Division = 364-7312
(7:00AM - 5:00PM)
954-7050
(5:00PM - 7:00AM)
Crime Prevention Hotline = 954-7056
Neighbor Watch Hotline = 954-7057
Florida Department Of Law Enforcement
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Are there sexual predators in our neighborhood? The answer is yes: 20 ( -1 since Jan 2011) within 1 mile, 79 within 2 miles, 154 within 3 miles & 234 ( +9 since Jan 2011) within 5 miles of where we live.
Click here to see who and where they are, then click Offender Search and type in your address.
Email Alert!
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Watch Systems LLC to provide you with an e-mail alert system to notify citizens of all registered sexual offenders within 1 mile of your home, business, school or other desired address.... Click here if you would like to get an Email notification if a sexual predator moves within a mile of your address.
County of Sarasota Neighbor Watch Program
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Nat'l Neighborhood Watch Institute
Nat'l Crime Prevention Council
We would like you're input on the 'Sarasota City Plan'
as set forth by the City of Sarasota's Planning Department and what you feel the affects of these plans will have on our neighborhood.
Please send your ideas, suggestions or comments about these plans to;
Chip
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How to Protect Yourself while online
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OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on
guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer,
protect your personal information and shows you
where and how to file a complaint.
What is Spyware?
Spyware is software installed on your computer without your consent to monitor or control your computer use. Clues that spyware is on a computer include a barrage of pop-up ads,
a browser that takes you to sites you don't want, unexpected toolbars or icons on your computer screen, keys that don't work, random error messages, and sluggish performance when opening programs or saving files.
To lower your risk of spyware infections:
- Update your operating system and Web browser software, and set
your browser security high enough to detect unauthorized
downloads.
- Use anti-virus software and a firewall, and keep them
up-to-date.
- Download free software only from sites you know and trust.
Enticing free software downloads frequently bundle other software,
including spyware.
- Don't click on links inside pop-up windows.
- Don't click on links in spam that claim to offer anti-spyware
software; you may unintentionally be installing
spyware.
- Consider using anti-spyware software.
Is it safe to shop online?
Shopping on the Internet can be economical and convenient. Shopping on the Internet is no less safe than shopping in a store or by mail.
To help ensure that your online shopping experience is a safe one;
- Know who you’re dealing with.
Confirm the online seller’s physical address and phone
number in case you have questions or problems.
- Know exactly what you’re buying.
Read the seller’s description of the product closely,
especially the fine print.
- Know what it will cost. Factor shipping and
handling — along with your needs and budget —
into the total cost of the order.
- Pay by credit or charge card, for
maximum consumer protections.
- Check out the terms of the deal, like
refund policies and delivery dates.
- Print and save records of your online
transactions.
If you have problems during an online shopping transaction, try to work them out directly with the seller, buyer or site operator. If that doesn't work, file a complaint with:
- the Attorney General's office in your state. You can find your
state Attorney General's contact information on the website of the
National Association of Attorneys General.
- your county or state consumer protection agency. Check the blue
pages of the phone book under county and state government.
- the Better Business Bureau.
- the FTC.
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**IMPORTANT NEIGHBORHOOD
SAFETY ISSUES**
No safety issues other than speeding and reckless driving have been reported as of late in the neighborhood - However our park is being destroyed again!
Click here to see the latest damage to the park. (Kassie seems to be popular this time?)
If you notice any suspicious activities in the park or elsewhere in our neighborhood, PLEASE notify the police immediately at 954-7025 and ask for 'PATROL' or call the regular SPD number - 316-1199.
If you would rather stay anonymous or are afraid to be involved please call Don at 954-1740 or Chip at 953-4172 and we'll take care if it.
We need your help to keep our neighborhood safe!
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Click here
for a few words from the City of Sarasota about
"BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR"
(Code Enforcement)
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Weather Related Web Links:
Complete Sun & Moon Data
Get the times of the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, transits of the
Sun and Moon, and the beginning and end of civil twilight, along with much more.
Sarasota County: Emergency Management / Storm Center
The members of the Emergency Management Team are always working hard to provide you with up to date information about preparation and survival of emergency situations. This web site will make members of Sarasota County aware to the current emergency state.
FloridaDisaster.org
During our hurricane season, turn to this site administered by the Division of Emergency Management to ensure that you and your family will know what you are supposed to do in an emergency situation.
Please Email ideas, comments or suggestions to:
Webmaster
Or if you like, feel free to fill out the
confidential survey.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
www.consumerfinance.gov
The consumer bureau is working to give consumers the information they need to understand the terms of their agreements with financial companies.
We are working to make regulations and guidance as clear and streamlined as possible so providers of consumer financial products and services can follow the rules on their own.
Congress established the CFPB to protect consumers by carrying out Federal consumer financial laws.
Among other things, they:
- Conduct rule-making, supervision, and enforcement for Federal consumer financial protection laws
- Restrict unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices
- Take consumer complaints
- Promote financial education
- Research consumer behavior
- Monitor financial markets for new risks to consumers
- Enforce laws that outlaw discrimination and other unfair treatment in consumer finance
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Sarasota Neighborhood Websites
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Arlington Park Neighborhood Assoc.
Burns Square Assn - Merchants
Bird Key
Coalition of City Neighborhood Assns
Glen Oaks Estates
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Golden Gate Point Assoc.
Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Assn
Indian Beach Sapphire Shores
Laurel Park Neighborhood Assoc.
Janie Poe Residents Assn
North Trail Alliance
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Palm Avenue Merchants Assn
San Remo Estates Association, Inc.
St Armand's Commercial Landowners
The Original Gillespie Park NA
Towles Court
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§ Neighbor Owned Businesses §
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Dell Computers
Starting at $379.00
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Contemporary Dentist
1120 Allendale Street
Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone # : 941-365-5552
Office Hours: Mondays to Thurdays
8:00am to 5:00pm
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Sarasota County Call Center
Take Action - Be an active participant in your community.
Non-Emergency Hot Line:
941-861-5000
Contact a county department, Ask about a project or service, Online service request...
- or -
Report problems with:
Potholes
Sidewalk and curb edging
Streetlights
Traffic lights
Storm drains (flooding issues)
Trash on the rights of way
Street signs
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City of Sarasota Public Works
Zoning Codes & Enforcement
City of Sarasota Action Line
City of Sarasota Calendar of Events
Our Neighborhood Association is now listed on a nationwide data base located at Neighborhood Link
Attn: BTNA members
We need your help in selecting a logo for our association. Click here to see some of the suggested logos and cast your vote.
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Selby Gallery
Ringling School's Selby Gallery is a professional on-campus exhibition space that serves as both a center of learning and hub of extracurricular activity.
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