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The Gator Club recognized as Legacy Business
The City Commission declared The Gator Club a legacy business in recognition of its 36 years of service to downtown Sarasota.
01/21/2025 4:00 PM
Jetson's Creative Trends recognized as Legacy Business
Jetson’s Creative Trends hair salon has served men, women, and children since 1982, providing over 42 years of service to our community.
01/21/2025 12:45 PM
Public Art sculpture installed at U.S. 41-14th Street roundabout
The newest addition to the City of Sarasota’s Public Art collection was installed at the U.S. 41-14th Street roundabout Wednesday night.
01/09/2025 9:00 AM
12th Street Railroad Crossing Repairs Team recognized as January Team of the Month
The 12th Street Railroad Crossing Repairs Team, comprised of some of our fantastic Public Works staff, is recognized as January Team of the Month!
01/06/2025 5:15 PM
Ismael Melgar-Aguilar recognized as January Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Ismael Melgar-Aguilar for being recognized as our January Employee of the Month!
01/06/2025 12:24 PM
Ringling Boulevard & Pine Place roundabout to open Spring 2025
Previously expected to open in January 2025, the roundabout construction project at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place has faced delays due to supply chain issues, storm recovery, and evacuations from Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton.
12/31/2024 11:00 AM
Community celebrates Avion Park grand reopening
After Parks and Recreation Department Director Jerry Fogle introduced the redesigned Avion Park to attendees, Mayor Liz Alpert cut the ribbon, officially opening this community space to the public.
12/19/2024 1:30 PM
Paid parking resumes on St. Armands and Lido Key Jan. 2
Paid parking enforcement will resume on St. Armands Key and Lido Key Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, following the holiday season.
12/16/2024 1:10 PM
City staff highlight City and OHCD's commitment to affordable homeownership in Sarasota
Vice Mayor Debbie Trice, Planning Director Steve Cover, Planning General Manager Ryan Chapdelain, and Office of Housing & Community Development (OHCD) General Manager Cindy Emshoff recently attended Constructing Joy, Habitat for Humanity Sarasota's annual meeting.
12/02/2024 2:36 PM
Bayfront Park reopens to the public after extensive repairs
Exactly 7 weeks after Hurricane Milton made landfall, visitors are able to enjoy beautiful Bayfront Park once again following significant damage caused by both Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
11/27/2024 4:20 PM
City Engineer recognized as member of Business Observer's 40 under 40 class of 2024
The Business Observer's 2024 40 under 40 list is out, and Sarasota's very own City Engineer, Nikesh Patel, made the cut!
11/19/2024 4:51 PM
Brandon Soriano recognized as November Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Brandon Soriano for being recognized by the City Commission as November Employee of the Month!
11/18/2024 4:01 PM
Hurricane Milton Support Team recognized as November Team of the Month
During Hurricane Milton, an exceptional team of Sarasota Police Department staff came together to ensure that both City and SPD staff had the support they needed to carry out their critical duties while working from the Emergency Operations Center located at SPD Headquarters.
11/18/2024 10:57 AM
City Commissioners sworn into office; mayor/vice mayor selected
All three district City Commissioners were sworn into office and the mayor and vice mayor selected Friday afternoon during a special statutory City Commission meeting.
11/08/2024 2:05 PM
Battie, Alpert, Ohlrich win City Commission seats
Kyle Battie, Liz Alpert and Kathy Kelley Ohlrich have been elected to serve four-year terms on the City Commission to represent District 1, District 2 and District 3 respectively based on unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election.
11/05/2024 9:00 PM
Downtown Master Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee appointed
The City Commission unanimously appointed 13 individuals Monday to serve on the Downtown Master Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee.
11/05/2024 2:12 PM
Purmort & Martin recognized as a Legacy Business
Purmort & Martin opened for business on Nov. 4, 1959, and has provided insurance services to all of Sarasota County. For the past 65 years, it has been a fixture in The Gardens of Ringling Park in Sarasota.
11/04/2024 4:30 PM
Ian Black Real Estate recognized as a Legacy Business
Ian Black Real Estate has provided commercial real estate services including sales, leasing, and management in Sarasota and surrounding areas since 1986.
11/04/2024 2:37 PM
Hart's Landing recognized as a Legacy Business
For 75 years, Hart’s Landing has been a Sarasota staple, providing fresh bait and tackle to anglers who frequent Sarasota Bay.
11/04/2024 12:04 PM
Lido Beach Pavilion to reopen Nov. 2
Lido Beach, a Sarasota crown jewel and internationally beloved destination, will reopen to the public Saturday, Nov. 2 following significant impacts from hurricanes Helene and Milton in the past month.
10/31/2024 4:10 PM