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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
Youth Empowerment Services (Y.E.S.) Program Begins in the City of Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department proudly announces the Youth Empowerment Services (Y.E.S.) program. This program is in partnership with Teen Court of Sarasota, Brotherhood of Men Mentor Group, Truly Valued, Inc., and the Sarasota Police Department.
01/09/2023 9:37 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
Hurricane Ian building permit fees waived; Refunds to be issued
To help City of Sarasota residents as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Ian, residential and commercial property building permit fees related to storm damage repairs will be waived through Jan. 1, 2023.
12/13/2022 5:01 PM
Sarasota Man Facing Murder Charge Following Suspicious Death Investigation
Elon Dula, 46, of Sarasota, will face charges of Murder when he is released from Sarasota Memorial Hospital. This is in connection to the suspicious death that happened on Monday, December 12, 2022, just before 5 p.m.
12/13/2022 3:21 PM
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over – This Holiday Season, and Every Day
This holiday season, the Sarasota Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to share the vital message about the dangers of drunk driving.
12/13/2022 2:39 PM
U.S. Small Business Administration to offer disaster loans with no interest and no payments for first year
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced the Agency will waive the interest rate for the first year on new disaster loans and...
12/07/2022 9:47 AM
Avoid and report disaster fraud
A survivor recently reported getting a text that their “federal government check in the amount of $2800 has been disbursed”.
12/06/2022 12:30 PM
FEMA is seeking mulifamily properties to support disaster survivors
FEMA is requesting information from owners of multifamily properties that can be repaired to local, state and federal standards and be offered as temporary housing to survivors of Hurricane Ian.
12/06/2022 12:13 PM
Storm debris collection ends; Yard waste rules reinstated
Hurricane Ian storm debris collection has ended in the City of Sarasota with over 113,200 cubic yards of vegetative storm debris picked up during the past eight weeks.
12/02/2022 1:45 PM