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Citywide public health emergency extended through Jan. 8
The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through Jan. 8 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/31/2020 9:24 AM
Virtual vendor information sessions offered by Purchasing Division
The Purchasing Division will kick off the new year by hosting weekly virtual meet and greet sessions with vendors throughout January and February.
12/30/2020 9:57 AM
Reminder: City offices to observe New Year’s holiday
City administrative offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day.
12/28/2020 11:32 AM
Citywide public health emergency extended through Jan. 1
The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through Jan. 1 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/23/2020 9:30 AM
Citywide public health emergency extended through Dec. 25
The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through Dec. 25 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/18/2020 10:52 AM
City offices to observe Christmas, New Year’s holidays
City administration offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas and Friday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day.
12/17/2020 8:44 AM
Citywide public health emergency extended through Dec. 18
The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through Dec. 18 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/11/2020 9:36 AM
Robinson named interim deputy city manager
Deputy Chief of Police Pat Robinson, a 20-year veteran of the Sarasota Police Department, was appointed Thursday as the City’s interim deputy city manager.
12/10/2020 1:09 PM
Marlon Brown named interim city manager
The City Commission on Monday evening appointed Marlon Brown as interim city manager and moved to transition him into that role permanently.
12/08/2020 3:58 PM
Outdoor Tennis Court Renovation at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
The Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex Outdoor Tennis Courts will be closed starting Monday, December 14, 2020.
12/07/2020 3:57 PM
Citywide public health emergency extended through Dec. 11
The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through Dec. 11 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
12/04/2020 10:41 AM
Payne Park Tennis Center Extends Evening Hours
Starting Monday, December 7, 2020, the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District’s Payne Park Tennis Center will extend their Monday - Thursday, evening hours.
12/02/2020 3:29 PM
Citywide public health emergency extended through Dec. 4
The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through Dec. 4 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/25/2020 11:57 AM
Sarasota awarded $55,000 grant to help city’s trees flourish
The City of Sarasota has been awarded the 2020 Managing Community Forests Grant, which will enable staff to inventory trees throughout the city, identify diseased and dangerous trees for removal and plant new ones in low-income areas.
11/23/2020 9:22 AM
City offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday
City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
11/19/2020 9:08 AM
City adds new online options for building permits and plans
The City of Sarasota’s Development Services Department this week launched a new online portal for submitting plans and permit applications, the latest in a series of improvements that have made doing business with the City even safer and more efficient.
11/18/2020 9:36 AM
Residents asked to report flooding damage from Eta
City officials are asking residents to report any flooding damage their homes may have sustained as a result of Tropical Storm Eta.
11/12/2020 10:19 AM
TS Eta: Local State of Emergency declared
In preparation and response to Tropical Storm Eta, the City of Sarasota has declared a Local State of Emergency. City Manager Tom Barwin in consultation with Mayor Hagen Brody approved the declaration.
11/11/2020 1:46 PM
Circus Park Playground Update
Warranty repairs and tree replacements are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19 & Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at the Circus Park Playground located inside of Payne Park.
11/06/2020 4:38 PM
David Cohen Park Updates
On Monday, November 9, 2020, the ages 5-12 playground at David Cohen Park will be closed for approximately three days while repairs are made to the surfacing under the playground structure.
11/06/2020 10:12 AM