St. Armands Circle launches new directory and map

The St. Armands Special Business Neighborhood Improvement District (BID) has announced the launch of its new, all-inclusive online merchant directory and map, making it easier for visitors, residents, and tourists to discover, locate, and support the 130+ independently owned businesses on the Circle

02/14/2023 5:01 PM

Accreditation team invites public comments about the Sarasota Police Department

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive on March 21, 2023, to examine all aspects of the Sarasota Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services.

02/14/2023 9:06 AM

FDOT traffic advisory for Feb. 13 and 14

Daytime lane closures are scheduled on US 41 near Gulfstream Avenue roundabout Monday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 14.

02/10/2023 4:35 PM

Sarasota Police Department Welcomes New K-9

The Sarasota Police Department has welcomed a new K-9. K-9 Kodak and his handler, Officer Paul Gagnon, completed 640 hours of initial training. The training included patrol work, tracking, building searches, area searches, article searches, and apprehension.

02/08/2023 10:13 AM

FDOT traffic advisory

Lane closures on US at Gulfstream Avenue roundabout on Sunday, February 5 through Thursday, February 9.

02/06/2023 4:35 PM

Gov. DeSantis recognizes Feb. 6-10 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week

Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation today recognizing February 6 – 10, 2023 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week, which is observed each year by the National Weather Service and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to increase awareness of and preparedness for severe weather

02/06/2023 3:32 PM

Lectures and guided tour of cultural exhibit offered Jan. 26

Join us Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a deep dive into the fascinating cultural arts exhibit recently unveiled in the City Hall lobby.

01/23/2023 2:07 PM

Household hazardous waste collection set for Feb. 4

01/23/2023 1:53 PM

FEMA extends deadline to apply for Hurricane Ian federal disaster assistance to Jan. 12

At the request of the State of Florida, Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their property have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance.

01/10/2023 8:38 AM

City Hall to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday;

City administration offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.

01/09/2023 10:59 AM

‘Truth, light and hope' unites Sarasota community at the 2023 Rev. DR. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast and community awards

The Sarasota MLK Celebration Committee is hosting the 2023 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast and Community Awards at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, January 16th, inside the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex at 1845 34th Street in Sarasota.

01/09/2023 10:33 AM

Public invited to participate in attainable housing town halls

Citizens will have a chance to learn how attainable housing could be included in future developments within downtown Sarasota zone districts and provide input during town halls to be held Jan. 19 and March 1.

01/06/2023 2:25 PM

Public Works to host Job Fair Jan. 20 and 21

The City of Sarasota Public Works Department will host a job fair with two convenient dates and times: Friday, Jan. 20: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 21: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Both events will be held at the Public Works meeting room, 1761 12th Street.

01/06/2023 11:40 AM

State Street goes back to the 80s

The new year begins with a trip back in time to the Day-Glo glam of the 1980s as the Downtown Improvement District presents Back to the 80s on State Street

01/03/2023 4:57 PM

Red tide present in the Gulf of Mexico

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH-Sarasota) is notifying the public of elevated levels of red tide detected at area beaches.

12/28/2022 4:34 PM

City of Sarasota achieves LEED Gold certification

The City of Sarasota has achieved LEED Gold certification with the U.S. Green Building Council. The certification recognizes the City’s commitment to improving sustainability and resilience through practical and measurable strategies.

12/28/2022 8:30 AM

New Year’s Eve Celebration Safety Reminders and Road Closures

The men & women of the Sarasota Police Department are working to make sure our community can enjoy a safe start to the New Year. Officers are encouraging people to avoid driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and refrain from discharging weapons in the air to celebrate the arrival of 2023.

12/19/2022 12:38 PM

43 renowned architect firms vie to design Sarasota Performing Arts Center

Over forty architectural firms from around the world submitted their qualifications applications to design a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center, the Van Wezel Foundation and City of Sarasota announced. 

12/19/2022 10:25 AM

City offices to observe Christmas, New Year’s holidays; Garbage, recycling collection schedules unaffected

City administration offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 for New Year’s Day.

12/15/2022 12:19 PM

Ringling Trail grand opening celebration set for Dec. 15

The community is invited to celebrate enhanced bicycle safety and expanded multimodal opportunities when the Ringling Trail “complete street” opens with a special ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15.

12/13/2022 5:25 PM