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DOH-Sarasota Issues Red Tide Health Alert for Area Beaches
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH-Sarasota) has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide.
11/14/2024 9:39 AM
Resources Available for Floridians Recovering from Hurricanes
Local, state, federal and voluntary agencies are helping Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. In many cases, one or more resources may be able to fill in gaps for disaster survivors.
11/13/2024 4:22 PM
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces last call for Operation Blue Roof applications
Eligible homeowners should apply by Nov. 14 to be considered for assistance through Operation Blue Roof.
11/09/2024 10:33 AM
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.
11/08/2024 3:00 PM
Storm debris dos and don'ts
Storm debris pickup information will be announced in the coming days. As you prepare your debris for pickup, please observe the following dos and don'ts of storm debris:
11/08/2024 2:33 PM
City Commissioners sworn into office; mayor/vice mayor selected
All three district City Commissioners were sworn into office and the mayor and vice mayor selected Friday afternoon during a special statutory City Commission meeting.
11/08/2024 2:05 PM
Residents impacted by Hurricane Milton are eligible to apply for FEMA assistance
Sarasota County residents impacted by Hurricane Milton can apply for FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance by December 11.
11/07/2024 4:43 PM
Downtown Master Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee appointed
The City Commission unanimously appointed 13 individuals Monday to serve on the Downtown Master Plan Update Ad Hoc Committee.
11/05/2024 2:12 PM
Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance available for those affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton and who are not receiving food assistance through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
11/04/2024 2:43 PM
Lido Beach Pavilion to reopen Nov. 2
Lido Beach, a Sarasota crown jewel and internationally beloved destination, will reopen to the public Saturday, Nov. 2 following significant impacts from hurricanes Helene and Milton in the past month.
10/31/2024 4:10 PM
How to report a streetlight outage
If it is a FPL pole, call Florida Power & Light at 800-4-OUTAGE (688-243).
10/25/2024 12:00 PM
FEMA is Hiring: Help with Hurricane Helene and Milton
Come to work for FEMA and help your community recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
10/22/2024 8:56 AM
Sarasota Police Arrest and Charge Three Juveniles, One Adult with Aggravated Battery of a 67-Year-Old-Man
Sarasota Police arrest and charge three juveniles and one adult with the aggravated battery of a 67-year-old Sarasota man.
11/08/2024 9:05 AM
Battie, Alpert, Ohlrich win City Commission seats
Kyle Battie, Liz Alpert and Kathy Kelley Ohlrich have been elected to serve four-year terms on the City Commission to represent District 1, District 2 and District 3 respectively based on unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election.
11/05/2024 9:00 PM
Road Closures for Veterans Day Parade - Monday, November 11, 2024
There will be several road closures and vehicle tow-away zones for the parade on Monday, November 11, 2024, beginning at 3 a.m.
11/05/2024 9:54 AM
Purmort & Martin recognized as a Legacy Business
Purmort & Martin opened for business on Nov. 4, 1959, and has provided insurance services to all of Sarasota County. For the past 65 years, it has been a fixture in The Gardens of Ringling Park in Sarasota.
11/04/2024 4:30 PM
Ian Black Real Estate recognized as a Legacy Business
Ian Black Real Estate has provided commercial real estate services including sales, leasing, and management in Sarasota and surrounding areas since 1986.
11/04/2024 2:37 PM
Hart's Landing recognized as a Legacy Business
For 75 years, Hart’s Landing has been a Sarasota staple, providing fresh bait and tackle to anglers who frequent Sarasota Bay.
11/04/2024 12:04 PM
Regular yard waste collection to resume Monday, Nov. 4
Regular yard waste collection will resume Monday, Nov. 4, with all regular yard waste preparation rules in place.
11/04/2024 8:00 AM
Storm debris collection status map available
An interactive map is available to see the status of storm debris collection in the Sarasota city limits.
11/04/2024 7:44 AM