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

Sarasota Police Department Detectives Investigating Fall at Construction Site

Detectives with the Sarasota Police Department are investigating a fall at a construction site at 301 Quay Commons, Sarasota, at the Bayso construction site. The original 911 call was made at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

02/16/2023 11:28 AM

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

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

Super Bowl LVII Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk

Each year, the Super Bowl garners millions of viewers, with many taking the opportunity to cheer on their favorite team with a night out or by attending a party.

02/09/2023 2:30 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

Two Sarasota Women Arrested & Facing Felony Charges After Argument Over a Man

Two women in Sarasota have been arrested and are facing felony charges following a fight over a man that began over social media. The two women worked as caretakers at a local assisted living facility.

01/30/2023 1:26 PM

Sarasota Police Department Investigating Two Fatal Hit & Run Crashes on Fruitville Road

The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating two fatal hit-and-run crashes on Friday, January 27, 2023, on Fruitville Road. Officers do not believe the two crashes are connected.

01/30/2023 8:50 AM

Sarasota Police Officer Seriously Injured During Arrest - Viewer Discretion Advised

Sarasota Police officers responded to the 2800 block of Goodrich Avenue on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at about 5:20 pm, for a domestic battery.

01/23/2023 3:56 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

Sarasota Woman Arrested & Facing Five Counts of Attempted Murder while Engaged in Arson

Andrea Allen, 35, of Sarasota, has been arrested by Sarasota Police Department Detectives and is facing five counts of Attempted Murder while Engaged in Arson. The victims in the investigation are two 1-year-old twins, two 35-year-old women, and one 47-year-old woman.

01/17/2023 11:05 AM