City administrative offices to close at noon today

City of Sarasota administrative offices will close at noon in preparation for Hurricane Ian. Conditions permitting, offices will reopen Friday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m.

09/27/2022 10:05 AM

City of Sarasota declares local state of emergency for Hurricane Ian

In preparation and response to Hurricane Ian, the City of Sarasota has declared a local state of emergency.

09/26/2022 11:45 AM

Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Preparedness and Vigilance as System Strengthens into Tropical Depression Nine

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor the trajectory of Tropical Depression Nine and its potential strengthening and impact on the State of Florida.

09/23/2022 2:40 PM

October with a fresh flavor

After a resounding approval from the Downtown Improvement District, Fresh Fridays is proud to return for its second season on October 7th with OCTOBER FRESH.

09/20/2022 2:42 PM

Sarasota Police Execute Search Warrant; Leads to Arrests & Seizure of Illegal Narcotics

The Sarasota Police Department executed a search warrant at a home at 1119 40th Street, Sarasota, on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 10 a.m. The search warrant was executed after a man died of a cocaine and fentanyl overdose death at the home in May 2022 and complaints from residents.

09/14/2022 11:15 AM

Sarasota Police Department Dive Team Places Third in Inaugural First Responder Dive Team Challenge

The Sarasota Police Department placed third in the overall team competition in the inaugural First Responder Dive Team Challenge hosted by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

09/12/2022 1:01 PM

Sarasota Police Conducting Death Investigation

The Sarasota Police Department is continuing its death investigation after the body of an adult man was found just after 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022. This incident is isolated, and there is no threat to the public.

09/09/2022 6:34 AM

Sarasota Man Arrested; .9mm Handgun and Loaded Magazines Taken Off the Street

Javaris Williams, 42, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop on Monday morning. Williams has nine felony convictions in the State of Florida.

09/07/2022 2:04 PM

Bradenton Man Arrested by Sarasota Police for Multiple Felony Charges Including Trafficking in Fentanyl

Lashay D. Smith, 32, of Bradenton, has been arrested by the Sarasota Police Department and is facing multiple felony charges following a traffic stop on Monday.

09/02/2022 3:35 PM

Survey open for Shade Avenue complete street

The City of Sarasota plans to build a "complete street' on Shade Avenue and is asking for the public's input through a brief online survey.

08/31/2022 5:32 PM

City administrative offices to close for Labor Day on Sept. 5

City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day.

08/29/2022 4:30 PM

Pipe failure causes wastewater spill

A 16-inch diameter pressurized pipe ruptured near Shade Avenue and 8th Street Friday night around 9:30 p.m. releasing approximately 340,000 gallons of wastewater into the City’s storm drainage system, including Whitaker bayou.

08/29/2022 4:10 PM

All-American Block Party Comes to Palm Avenue Sept. 2

On Friday, September 2nd, all roads lead to Palm Avenue for AMERICAN ROUTES, where all-American staples in both music and food are celebrated adjacent to and inside Art Ovation Hotel.

08/24/2022 10:55 AM

City Commission candidates advance to Nov. 8 general election

Candidates for the two At-Large City Commission seats have advanced to a second election this fall, based on unofficial results from Tuesday’s first round of voting.

08/23/2022 9:28 PM

Sarasota Police Department Investigating Fatality Crash

The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash that happened just after 11:30 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022, in the City of Sarasota.

08/23/2022 12:24 PM

Fishing line recycling containers available

08/22/2022 4:28 PM

Sarasota Police Arrest Convicted Felon– Firearm, Cocaine and U.S. Currency Seized

Officers with the Sarasota Police Department have arrested Jeremy Trebbles, Jr., 22, of Lakewood Ranch after he was found in possession of a firearm and several forms of narcotics. Trebbles is on active probation until 2024 and was found to be in violation of his probation.

08/22/2022 1:07 PM

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. The Results of Drunk Driving Could Be Crushing

The Sarasota Police Department is working alongside the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to decrease impaired driving.

08/17/2022 2:48 PM

"No Swim" advisory lifted for Lido Beach

Sarasota County health officials have lifted a “No Swim” advisory after a water resample came back with a satisfactory result.

08/13/2022 5:00 PM

'No Swim' advisory issued for Lido Beach

As a precaution, Sarasota County health officials have issued a “No Swim” advisory for Lido Beach

08/11/2022 3:35 PM