Survey open for Blvd of Arts, 10th St Complete Streets

The City of Sarasota plans to build "complete streets' on Boulevard of the Arts and 10th Street and is asking for the public's input through a brief online survey.

02/01/2022 9:00 AM

Bobby Jones Golf Club Nature Trails to close Feb. 1 for golf course renovation

The Bobby City Golf Club Nature Trails will close to the public starting Tuesday, Feb. 1 to accommodate renovation of the City’s historic municipal golf course.

01/31/2022 3:02 PM

Public Art Committee selects 'Dwell' for Fruitville roundabout art

01/28/2022 9:12 AM

Share your input on City Commission items with eComments

The City of Sarasota is reminding residents they can utilize eComments, an online tool aimed at increasing participation in public meetings and making it easier for members of the public to share their opinions.

01/27/2022 3:51 PM

Homeless prevention survey available through Feb. 14

The Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development, a joint office with the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County, will receive $3.1 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist individuals who are homeless...

01/27/2022 3:48 PM

Governor Ron DeSantis awards $10.4 million to Sarasota for community storm resiliency and mitigations

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded over $10 million to the City of Sarasota to enhance water quality and protect from erosion, storms, and flooding in Bay Park and surrounding communities.

01/21/2022 12:53 PM

Public meeting on green building policy set for Jan. 25

The City of Sarasota is working on developing a green building policy that would create cleaner air, healthier residents, new green jobs and a more resilient community.

01/20/2022 2:37 PM

Artists to unveil concepts for Fruitville roundabout sculpture

The three artist finalists selected to create a landmark sculpture for the center of the U.S. 41-Fruitville Road roundabout will unveil their proposed concepts at an upcoming public workshop.

01/19/2022 9:00 AM

Scooter and bike share program coming to Sarasota

New micro-mobility transportation options will soon be available to residents and visitors of Sarasota after the City Commission on Monday unanimously approved an agreement with an e-scooter and bike sharing provider.

01/18/2022 2:54 PM

Public Art Master Plan meetings set for artists, businesses, public

Beginning this month, the City’s Office of Public Art will host a series of meetings for artists, business owners and the general public to join in the creation of a Public Art Master Plan for Sarasota.

01/13/2022 8:30 AM

Open call for lucky couple

On Friday, February 4th, downtown Sarasota will glitter with twinkling eyes as love and romance are celebrated like never before at Five Points Park from 7-10 p.m.

01/12/2022 12:59 PM

Bobby Jones Golf Club property conserved in perpetuity;

The City Commission unanimously approved placing a conservation easement on Bobby Jones Golf Club, restoring the historic 18-hole Donald Ross golf course, and constructing a new 9-hole adjustable course and clubhouse. The Commission took the action yesterday during an all-day special meeting.

01/11/2022 1:28 PM

City Hall to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday

City administration offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

01/11/2022 9:00 AM

Van Wezel ramps up security with new touch-free scanners

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is enhancing security protocol with the installation of new touch-free scanners from Evolv Technology.

12/30/2021 4:45 PM

New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop Party

Ring in the New Year at the Downtown Sarasota Block Party and Pineapple Drop Celebration! The event kicks off on December 31 at 1:00 p.m

12/30/2021 4:32 PM

New Year's Eve street closures begin

Temporary street closures in downtown Sarasota have started for the New Year's Eve celebration.

12/30/2021 4:31 PM

Jefferson Starship to perform at the Van Wezel on New Year's Eve

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is thrilled to welcome Jefferson Starship for the band’s Sarasota show on Friday, December 31 at 8 p.m.

12/30/2021 4:30 PM

Reminder: City offices to observe New Year’s holiday

City administrative offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.

12/27/2021 9:00 AM

How to properly dispose of your Christmas tree

12/26/2021 12:00 PM

Youth after-hours program offered during the holidays

During the holidays, an after-hours youth program will be hosted at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in partnership with the Gulf Coast Lions and Sarasota Police Department.

12/16/2021 4:15 PM