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Sarasota News Leader April 5, 2013 Page 52 ELEVEN STORES CITED FOR UNDERAGE ALCOHOL SALES Eleven local convenience store clerks were • 7-11, 3090 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. cited for selling alcohol to minors during an • G&S Discount Beverage, 2316 Gulf Gate undercover operation conducted by the SaraDrive, Sarasota. sota County Sheriff's Office Juvenile Alcohol • Stop 'N' Shop, 4201 S. Tamiami Trail, SaraTask Force on March 11 and March 29, the sota. office has reported. • Sunoco, 4131 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The following businesses were found to be in • Mobil 7-11, 1698 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. violation of selling alcohol to a person under • Hess, 350 Commercial Court, Venice. the age of 21; each clerk was given a misde• Mobil Circle K, 1050 Bobcat Trail, North meanor Notice to Appear citation: Port. • Save-on, 2522 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota. "Another 64 businesses were found to be in • 7-11, 3156 Clark Road, Sarasota. compliance and were sent a letter to commend • 7-11, 4400 Clark Road, Sarasota. owners and employees for helping reduce the sale of alcohol to minors," the office reported. • RaceTrac, 5600 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. COUNTY OFFERING FREE WORKSHOPS ON SAVING ENERGY, MONEY Sarasota County residents can benefit from the county's sustainability expertise with a free 30-minute Energy Upgrade workshop that will provide information, tips and materials to help people identify opportunities to save money, energy and water, the county has announced. The home efficiency strategy workshops are open to civic groups, clubs, faith organizations and nonprofit associations, as well as businesses that would like to offer the program to their employees, a news release notes. Yourself Energy Saving Kit with products valued at more than $30 to help them start saving energy (limit one per household), the release notes. "Reducing a home's energy usage can lower utility bills and provide a more comfortable living environment," the release notes. "Energy-efficient homes also have a competitive financial advantage in a tough real estate market and contribute to a more sustainable Sarasota County," it adds. Sarasota County developed the Energy Upgrade program to help residents understand the many benefits of improving a home's energy efficiency. The program received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Program, the release notes. "Most homes waste a surprising amount of energy and we want to help homeowners put those energy dollars back in their pockets," said Lee Hayes Byron, Sarasota County sustainability manager, in the release. "This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn where to start saving energy and what works To schedule a free Energy Upgrade workshop, best for them." contact the Sarasota County Call Center at In addition to getting the expert advice, work- 861-5000 and ask about Energy Upgrade workshop participants will receive a free Do It shops or email sustainablesarasota@scgov.net.