Welcome to the City of Sarasota! Whether you are in town for the day, the week, the month or to live, you have made the right choice to be here. Our vision is to be a world-class community and treasured destination, with enduring natural beauty, charm and diversity. That vision will have you falling in love with the area the moment you arrive. Sarasota is a great place to live, work, and play.

Walkability around town and the variety of businesses available make your day; safe, healthy and convenient. With downtown providing the dynamic heartbeat, this is a community with an abundance of outdoor activities both on the water and on land. Residents and visitors enjoy fishing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, and boating, and the indoor activities range from museums and galleries, to shows and the opera. There is truly something for everyone of every age. 

Following a day of shopping or taking advantage of Sarasota's many activities, stop by one of our many fine and diverse eateries for dinner and cocktails with friends or family. Enjoy!

Mission: 

To provide high-quality services to our residents, businesses, and visitors, while safeguarding our natural resources and building a prosperous community. 

Values: 

Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy. We perform our duties with honesty and transparency in our interactions and our communications.

Teamwork: We work together in a supportive and cooperative manner to achieve our goals. Our community is a partner in our process.

Respect: We are committed to encouraging diversity in all its forms; we respect differences in thoughts and opinions, to differences in race and culture. We believe that a diverse organization reflects the community we serve.

Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions and decisions. We hold each other accountable to be professional, well-informed, and dedicated to fulfilling the City's mission.