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High Visibility Enforcement in the City of Sarasota to Improve Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety
The Sarasota Police Department is again implementing a High Visibility Enforcement program to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. The City of Sarasota ranks in the top 25 cities in the state of Florida for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists.
08/11/2022 9:16 AM
Sarasota Police Department Shares Back to School Safety Reminders
Students will head back to class in the City of Sarasota on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. As classes resume, the Sarasota Police Department wants to remind drivers there is a zero-tolerance policy for speeding in school zones and passing school buses that have stop signs extended.
08/08/2022 12:56 PM
News Release: Sarasota Police Investigating Burglary – Reminder to Residents to Remain Vigilant
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a burglary in the San Remo neighborhood in the City of Sarasota. The burglary happened at a home on Tangier Way on Thursday, August 4, 2022, after 6:30 p.m.
08/05/2022 12:10 PM
Jazz comes to Palm Avenue on Friday Aug. 5, rain or shade
The August installment of the Fresh Fridays event series presented by the Downtown Improvement District is set to offer the region a fully immersive jazz experience on Friday, August 5th from 7 to 10 p.m.
08/03/2022 1:05 PM
No Swim advisory lifted for Bird Key Park
Sarasota County health officials have lifted a “No Swim” advisory after a water resample came back with a satisfactory result.
08/03/2022 8:15 AM
'No Swim' advisory issued for Bird Key Park
As a precaution, Sarasota County health officials have issued a “No Swim” advisory for Bird Key Park
07/28/2022 12:00 PM
City Commission sets reduced preliminary millage rate
The City Commission reduced the millage rate Tuesday for a second consecutive year following extensive review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. The approved preliminary operating millage is a rate of 3.0000 mills.
07/28/2022 10:29 AM
Lido Beach Pool reopens July 27
Lido Beach Pool, 400 Ben Franklin Dr., is repaired and will reopen to the public Wednesday, July 27 at 10 a.m. The pool closed two weeks ago to fix a faulty circulation pump.
07/27/2022 8:38 AM
Commissioner and staff honored with 2022 Home Rule Hero Award
The Florida League of Cities (FLC), celebrating its 100th anniversary as the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch and Governmental Relations Manager Stevie Freeman-Montes with a 2022 Home Rule Hero Award for their hard work and advocacy.
07/20/2022 10:19 AM
Sarasota Police Department Participating in Operation Southern Slow Down 202
Officers with the Sarasota Police Department will be taking part in Operation Southern Slow Down (formerly known as Operation Southern Shield). The Sarasota Police Department is partnering with law enforcement agencies from throughout Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
07/15/2022 8:23 AM
Lido Beach Pool closed for repairs
Lido Beach Pool, 400 Ben Franklin Dr., is temporarily closed to the public due to a broken circulation pump. It is unknown when the pool will reopen due to supply chain difficulties obtaining the necessary replacement parts.
07/13/2022 11:47 AM
Public invited to North Trail Redevelopment Forum July 27
The public is invited to learn more about redevelopment on the North Tamiami Trail corridor when the City of Sarasota hosts a forum presented by Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch.
07/13/2022 9:00 AM
5th Annual Sarasota Police Department ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ School Supply Drive July 20th – August 3rd
Students in Sarasota return to school on August 10, 2022. The Sarasota Police Department, in partnership with the community, wants to ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ with new school supplies for the upcoming school year for the fifth year in a row before students head back to class.
07/07/2022 2:58 PM
Kettle of Fish returns to Van Wezel Friday Fest concert series
June marked the return of Friday Fest after a two-year hiatus. After an extremely successful first event, the concert series continues this month with local favorite Kettle of Fish on July 15.
07/06/2022 2:42 PM
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix and Bayfront Fireworks Safety Reminders and Closures
The 37th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix is happening July 1 - July 3, 2022, at Lido Beach. Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular will take place Monday, July 4, 2022, at the Sarasota Bayfront at 9 p.m.
06/30/2022 10:28 AM
City administrative offices closed for Fourth of July holiday
City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
06/27/2022 9:00 AM
Six candidates qualify for City Commission election
Six candidates fulfilled election requirements and qualified by the noon deadline today for the 2022 City Commission election for two at-large commission seats.
06/17/2022 12:50 PM
Sarasota Police Execute Search Warrant; Leads to Arrests and Seizure of Illegal Narcotics
The Sarasota Police Department executed a search warrant at an apartment at 4900 North Tamiami Trail, Unit 157, Sarasota, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 4:30 a.m. This is after members of the Probation and Parole conducted a probation search of the residence and found several items of contraband.
06/16/2022 11:36 AM
Sarasota Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals Florida/Caribbean Regional Task Force
John Pyle, 65 of Sarasota, was arrested in Mexico over the weekend. He was arrested by the Sarasota Police Department in 2016 on charges of child pornography and failed to show up for court in 2017. On June 11, 2022, Pyle was booked into the Miami Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Center.
06/13/2022 9:53 AM
Trolly, scooter programs recognized with international mobility award
The City of Sarasota’s Bay Runner trolley and micromobility program, featuring experiential rides while reducing traffic congestion, have been recognized by the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) with an Award of Excellence for innovation.
06/13/2022 8:15 AM