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Second Search Warrant at Same Home Leads to Arrests & Seizures of Illegal Narcotics
The Sarasota Police Department executed a search warrant at a home at 1331 15th Street, Sarasota on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, just after 7 a.m. This is the second time a search warrant has been executed at this home in the last several months.
06/09/2022 1:30 PM
Public invited to Affordable Housing Town Hall on June 13
Citizens will have a chance to learn how the City of Sarasota is addressing our community’s housing challenges at a special Affordable Housing Town Hall meeting hosted by Commissioner Hagen Brody.
06/07/2022 9:00 AM
Lido Pool hours reduced due to lifeguard shortage
Lido Pool, 400 Ben Franklin Dr., will be closed on Tuesdays effective Tuesday, June 14 due to an ongoing lifeguard shortage.
06/07/2022 8:30 AM
Two Homicide Cases Closed by Sarasota Police Department Following Death of Suspect
William Devonshire, 52, a suspect in two homicides in the City of Sarasota from earlier this year, died over the weekend at the Sarasota County Jail. The Sarasota Police Department will now close the homicide case that happened in February 2022 and the homicide case that happened in March 2022.
06/06/2022 10:47 AM
Floridians encouraged to participate in Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is encouraging Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday from Saturday, May 28, to Friday, June 10.
05/31/2022 10:40 AM
POSTPONED: Palm Avenue, downtown gets jazzed
EVENT POSTPONED (6/3/22 - 9:15 a.m.) - Due to expected heavy rains, lightning and wind throughout the day and into the evening, the Fresh Fridays event, Jazz on Palm, has been postponed until Friday, August 5.
05/27/2022 10:06 AM
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 28 - June 10
Many disaster preparedness supplies will be tax-free during Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 28 – June 10, 2022.
05/27/2022 10:05 AM
Public design contest for new City seal opens May 1
The City of Sarasota is inviting the community to submit designs for a new City seal when a public design contest opens May 1.
05/27/2022 10:01 AM
Sarasota named a top place to live in U.S.
Sarasota has been reaffirmed as one of the top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for 2022-23 and moved up to No. 1 in Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report.
05/27/2022 9:45 AM
Leonard Reid house relocated overnight
The historic Leonard Reid house was successfully moved overnight to its new location at the southwest corner of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way and Orange Ave. Video of the move is available for media use via YouTube. Please credit the City of Sarasota.
05/27/2022 9:34 AM
High Visibility Enforcement Program Completed in the City of Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department has completed its 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.
05/26/2022 2:32 PM
Memorial Day Parade Road Closures and Holiday Safety Reminders
The annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 30, 2022, beginning at 10 a.m. at Main Street and Osprey Avenue in Sarasota. There will be several tow-away zones and street closure notices that will be in place on Monday.
05/26/2022 8:26 AM
Complete street concepts unveiled; public can still provide input
The City of Sarasota hosted two open-house public meetings earlier this week to unveil the draft concepts for the Blvd of the Arts and 10th Street complete street projects. Over 85 citizens attended and provided comments on both concepts.
05/25/2022 9:05 AM
The Bay Park announces partnership with Ride & Paddle
The Bay Park Conservancy (BPC) proudly announces a community partnership with Ride & Paddle to provide park guests with weekly kayak and paddle board rental opportunities at The Bay Park.
05/24/2022 1:33 PM
Click It or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers: Buckle Up Every Day
The Sarasota Police Department is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt this spring, during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort.
05/24/2022 9:23 AM
Sarasota Police Investigating Fatal Crash at Intersection of University Parkway and North Tamiami Trail
The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash that happened just before 5 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022, in the City of Sarasota.
05/24/2022 9:21 AM
Sarasota Police Investigating Missing Swimmer Off South Lido Beach Park
Sarasota Police are investigating a missing person after a woman went into the water with a friend off of South Lido between 7:30 p.m and 8 p.m on May 21, 2022. The friend made it back to shore but the woman did not return to shore. On May 22, 2022, the missing woman's body was recovered.
05/24/2022 9:19 AM
Historic house to be moved to City property
The historic Leonard Reid house will be relocated this week to City-owned property in North Sarasota, where it will become the first home for a new Sarasota African American cultural arts center.
05/23/2022 2:16 PM
City administrative offices close for Memorial Day on May 30
City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day.
05/23/2022 10:00 AM
City to host Memorial Day parade Monday, May 30
The City of Sarasota, in conjunction with the Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee, will host the annual Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, in downtown Sarasota.
05/23/2022 9:30 AM