Transportation open houses set for March 10

The public is invited to join the City of Sarasota in realizing the vision for the future of transportation in our community by attending one of two open house meetings on Tuesday, March 10.

03/02/2020 8:39 AM

Fruitville Road closure begins week of March 1st

Next week the second phase of construction for the US 41-Fruitville Road Roundabout Project will begin and will include the closure of westbound Fruitville Road from Cocoanut Avenue to US 41.

02/28/2020 10:30 AM

Paul Thorpe Jr. Park/Lemon Ave. grand re-opening set for March 6

The community is invited to a block party to celebrate the grand re-opening of Paul Thorpe Jr. Park and Lemon Avenue on Friday, March 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Paul Thorpe Jr. Park, 135 S. Pineapple Avenue. The free event will feature live music, refreshments and guided tours of the improvements

02/28/2020 9:20 AM

Sarasota chosen for LEED for Cities and Communities Grant Program

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building rating system, announced the City of Sarasota is among 20 new cities and counties selected to participate in the 2020 LEED for Cities and Communities Grant Program.

02/25/2020 3:29 PM

City Hall to observe Presidents Day holiday

City administration offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, in recognition of the Presidents Day holiday.

02/10/2020 10:00 AM

City, credit union to host open house, car sale

The City of Sarasota, in partnership with nonprofit financial institution Manatee Community Federal Credit Union, will host an open house aimed at educating residents about the low-cost financial services available to them, including the Reliable Ride Transportation Initiative.

02/05/2020 1:42 PM

Bike sharing pilot program launched at St. Armands Garage

The City of Sarasota has launched a new bike sharing pilot program to help residents and visitors enjoy the St. Armands area using sustainable, alternative transportation.

01/28/2020 10:23 AM

City, credit union partner to provide residents with access to financial services

The City of Sarasota, in partnership with nonprofit financial institution Manatee Community Federal Credit Union, is offering a variety of financial services and programs that will benefit City residents who are unbanked, underbanked and underserved.

12/30/2019 1:34 PM

Residents invited to Lift Station 87 community outreach meeting Dec. 5

Residents are invited to learn about the next phase of Lift Station 87 construction at a community outreach meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Fire Station #2, 2070 Waldemere St., in Sarasota.

11/25/2019 9:26 AM

Payne Park skate park now free to public

Admission to the skate park at Payne Park is now free of charge to the public, effective Tuesday, Nov. 19.

11/19/2019 3:10 PM

Citizens’ Academy returns for 2020

City of Sarasota residents, property owners and business owners interested in learning more about their local government are encouraged to register and participate in the upcoming Citizens’ Academy, an interactive, eight-week educational course. Most sessions will be held Thursday evenings from 5:30

11/14/2019 9:22 AM

Payne Park skate park to temporarily close beginning Nov. 15

The skate park at Payne Park will be temporarily closed beginning Friday, Nov. 15, as the City plans for future operations of the park.

11/13/2019 11:31 AM

Veterans Day Parade set for Monday, Nov. 11

The City of Sarasota, in conjunction with the Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee, will host its annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11.

11/06/2019 2:54 PM

City administrative offices closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day

11/05/2019 8:45 AM

Work begins this week on Coon Key Multi-Use Recreational Trail

Drivers traveling on the John Ringling Causeway to and from St. Armands Key can expect limited lane closures beginning this week as work starts on the new Coon Key Multi-Use Recreational Trail (MURT).

10/22/2019 9:57 AM

Orange Ave. intersection closures expected week of Oct. 21

Short-term closures of the intersections along North Orange Avenue from 21st Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way are expected to begin Monday, Oct. 21, as part of an ongoing water main replacement project.

10/18/2019 10:16 AM

Circus Park - Playground Renovations

Renovations are scheduled for November 12, 2019, at Payne Park.

10/17/2019 2:01 PM

Purchasing Division hosts ‘reverse trade show’ Oct. 23

The City of Sarasota Purchasing Division will host a ‘reverse trade show’ where local businesses will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with government procurement professionals from multiple agencies and learn about the possibilities of doing business with those agencies. The free event will

10/11/2019 1:30 PM

Community meeting on Newtown CRA Plan update to be held Oct. 22

The Newtown Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is undertaking an effort to update its CRA Plan and has hired consultant Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) to assist.

10/11/2019 1:00 PM

City to host 2 transportation workshops

The public has another opportunity to weigh in on the future of transportation in Sarasota when the City hosts two community workshops later this month.

10/11/2019 8:43 AM