City receives national award for historic preservation efforts

The City of Sarasota’s Historic Preservation Board was honored Tuesday with a Commission Excellence Award from the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC).

08/05/2020 9:46 AM

Applications for small business grant program due Aug. 7

The deadline to apply for the initial rollout of the City of Sarasota Small Business and Safety Assistance Grant Program is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Eligible small businesses are encouraged to apply for a $5,000 grant as part of the City’s ongoing COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.

07/29/2020 3:57 PM

City Commission sets preliminary millage rate; No increase proposed

After extensive review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget, the City Commission unanimously set the preliminary operating millage rate at 3.2632 mills, the same millage rate as the current fiscal year.

07/29/2020 11:42 AM

Routine Warranty Work at Laurel Park Playground

The City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District will be closing the “treehouse themed” playground, at Laurel Park, starting Friday, July 24, 2020.

07/22/2020 8:34 AM

City launches online, mobile options for building permits, inspections

The City of Sarasota’s Development Services Department is rolling out new phone, online and mobile services that will make it even easier for customers to do business with the City, especially during the COVID-19 health emergency.

07/09/2020 10:39 AM

Water service to be restored soon to barrier islands following water main break

UPDATE: 9:15 p.m. - Water service is fully restored. Coon Key water customers are under a boil water notice.

07/07/2020 4:32 PM

St. Armands Garage internationally recognized for sustainability

The St. Armands Garage has earned a special distinction from Parksmart, the world’s only certification program that defines, measures and recognizes high-performing, sustainable garages.

07/02/2020 11:28 AM

City administrative offices closed for Fourth of July holiday

City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

06/25/2020 2:31 PM

Wanted: New and "Gently Used" Life Jackets, Kayak Paddles or Paddleboard Paddles

Donating new or used kayak paddles or paddleboard paddles will aid the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District in teaching youth about paddling safety and will allow youth in the community to learn a lifelong skill.

06/25/2020 11:52 AM

City giving away up to 50,000 masks to help stop spread of COVID-19

City of Sarasota staff will be giving away up to 50,000 protective face masks over the next week in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

06/25/2020 8:17 AM

The Newest Addition at Bayfront Park

The recently renovated restrooms at Bayfront Park are looking great, but did you know there was another new addition to the park?

06/18/2020 4:52 PM

Candidates qualify for district election

Eleven candidates fulfilled election requirements and qualified by the noon deadline today for the 2020 City Commission municipal election for the three City Commission district seats.

06/12/2020 1:00 PM

Staying Fit Outdoors with the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District

Walking, running, and riding your bike are all great ways to stay fit this summer outside, but did you know the City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation District has more to offer?

06/12/2020 12:46 PM

POSTPONED - Payne Park Skate Park Concession License - Request For Proposal (RFP

The City of Sarasota hereby notifies all interested proposers and the general public that the Evaluation Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020 has been postponed as of June 12, 2020. The City may be moving in another direction.

06/10/2020 5:26 PM

Candidate qualifying period for City elections opens June 8

The candidate qualifying period for the 2020 City Commission municipal election for the three City Commission district seats opens at noon Monday, June 8, and ends at noon, Friday, June 12.

05/27/2020 9:55 AM

City partially closing two streets this weekend to help local businesses

The City of Sarasota will facilitate two experimental partial street closures downtown this weekend in order to assist local businesses in the economic recovery from COVID-19.

05/20/2020 1:31 PM

City Commission votes to reopen Lido Beach

The City Commission on Monday voted to reopen Lido Beach to the public.

05/18/2020 7:01 PM

State COVID-19 testing site open daily in North Sarasota

05/16/2020 7:43 PM

Small business grant program opens for applications May 19

Applications for the City of Sarasota Small Business and Safety Assistance Grant Program will be accepted starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, as the City addresses the COVID-19 economic recovery phase.

05/15/2020 10:54 AM

Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex Pools Open May 29

The City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District will re-open Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex pools with limited hours. Public swim times will be Monday through Friday, 10 am - 4 pm, starting Friday, May 29, 2020.

05/14/2020 6:23 PM