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Program incentivizing residents to plant mature trees resumes
City of Sarasota single family homeowners have the chance to purchase a mature tree for their property at a significantly reduced price through Phase 3 of the City’s Mature Tree Program.
08/18/2023 9:55 AM
City receives $400K grant for MURT connection to Legacy Trail, starts NEPA approval process
The City of Sarasota has been awarded a $400,000 grant to construct the Legacy Trail Payne Park Alderman Multi-Use Recreational Trail (MURT) project. The grant is funded by the Federal Highway Administration and administered at the state level by the Florida Department of Transportation.
08/17/2023 10:45 AM
Seven Ad Hoc Van Wezel Purple Ribbon Committee members selected by City Commissioners
The new seven-member committee will study financially sustainable options, as well as the use, purpose, and lease of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
07/17/2023 4:30 PM
Health Officials Issue Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County and Manatee County (DOH-Sarasota and DOH-Manatee) have issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for Sarasota and Manatee counties.
06/30/2023 1:49 PM
Bay Runner hours to change June 1
Service changes for the popular Bay Runner take effect starting June 1, 2023.
05/25/2023 2:17 PM
High Visibility Enforcement Program Completed in the City of Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department has completed its High Visibility Enforcement program to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.
05/23/2023 10:38 AM
Sarasota Police Department Holds 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony
Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche held the Sarasota Police Department 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The ceremony was held at the Sarasota Police Department, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota.
05/19/2023 10:50 AM
Sarasota Police Collect 30 Firearms at Second ‘Done with the Gun’ Turn-In Event
The Sarasota Police Department collected 30 firearms, including various rifles, handguns, shotguns, and various types of ammunition, during the second ‘Done with a Gun’ turn-in event held Saturday, May 13, 2023. The first event was held in January 2022, where 31 firearms were turned in.
05/15/2023 7:55 AM
Commissioner Ahearn-Koch named Home Rule Hero for fifth year
Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch has received the Florida League of Cities 2023 for her unwavering advocacy for municipal home rule leading up to and during the 2023 Florida Legislative
05/11/2023 1:11 PM
Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week
Governor Ron DeSantis has proclaimed the first week of May as Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week in coordination with the National Weather Service Hurricane Preparedness Week.
05/04/2023 9:24 AM
Ringling Trail Complete Street recognized as 'Project of the Year'
The Ringling Trail Complete Street was recognized as the Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Florida Chapter during its annual conference in Jacksonville.
04/26/2023 9:00 AM
City earns easy-to-read budget reporting award for ninth straight year
The City of Sarasota has received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, a significant professional recognition a municipality can receive for producing a budget summary document aimed at transparency and readability for the public.
04/07/2023 11:30 AM
Sarasota Police Department Launches New Podcast Hosted by Chief Troche: Chat with the Chief
The Sarasota Police Department is launching a new podcast. Chat with the Chief is a podcast about initiatives in the City of Sarasota and within the Sarasota Police Department the community may not know about. Listeners can stream all podcast episodes at www.buzzsprout.com/2162783
04/03/2023 12:26 PM
Swearing-In Ceremony Held for 10 Sarasota Police Officers
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche held a swearing-in ceremony for 10 new Police Officers. The ceremony was held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex for the first time.
04/03/2023 8:21 AM
Award-winning Bay Runner turns one March 2
Ridership continues to grow and surpass expectations as the inaugural year for the complimentary open-air trolley service the Bay Runner is marked Thursday, March 2. Over 150,800 passengers have experienced the award-winning Bay Runner during the first 12 months of operation.
03/01/2023 10:20 AM
Sarasota Performing Arts Center Architect Selection Task Force shortlists six top architects to design new Performing Arts Center
Today, the Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation, formerly known as the Van Wezel Foundation, and the City of Sarasota announced that the Architect Selection Task Force selected six semi-finalists out of the 18 shortlisted candidates who were invited to submit proposals
03/01/2023 8:30 AM
Public invited to participate in Attainable Housing Town Hall March 1
Citizens are invited to participate in a second Attainable Housing Town Hall to learn about possible strategies that could encourage and boost the attainable housing inventory in Sarasota.
02/18/2023 8:25 AM
City Hall to observe Presidents Day holiday Feb. 20
City administrative offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.
02/17/2023 9:01 AM
Fresh Friday’s March Event Is a Celebration of Neighbors and Newcomers
The month of March kicks off with a tropical-themed powwow on State Street as the Downtown Improvement District presents Neighbors and Newcomers.
02/16/2023 4:17 PM
FDOT traffic advisory Feb. 15-17
The Florida Department of Transportation has announced temporary daytime lane closures near the US 41-Gulfstream Avenue roundabout Wednesday, Feb. 15 through Friday, Feb. 17.
02/14/2023 5:35 PM