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Sarasota News Leader December 20, 2013 Page 55 SARASOTA COUNTY CIVICS 101 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING Sarasota County Neighborhood Services is accepting applications for the spring session of its popular Civics 101 program, the county has announced. The spring session of Civics 101 begins on Jan. 23, with classes taking place in various locations around the county every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to noon, the release points out. Participation is free. New residents, business professionals, retirees and teens "are encouraged to apply for the 10-week program," the release adds. Twentyfive applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. "Civics 101 offers residents a behind-thescenes look at the everyday operations of their local government," a county news release explains. "Participants will have an opportunity to see county government operations firsthand, including the Sarasota County Commission, Public Works, the "Civics 101 is one of our most popular proOffice of Financial Management, Emergency grams and frequently has a waiting list," says Management, Communications and more." Civics 101 Coordinator Kaitlyn Johnston in The deadline to submit applications is Jan. 9, the release. "In addition to learning how and the release notes. Applications are available why the county provides services to the comon the county's website at www.scgov.net/ munity, participants make new friendships that last beyond the classes." neighborhoodservices. Instruction about the initiatives of Sarasota County's Public Works Department — such as the Honore Avenue Extension — are among the 'lessons' Civics 101 program participants pursue. Image courtesy Sarasota County