Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit Investigating Fatality Crash

The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a traffic crash that took the lives of three adults on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

02/09/2022 7:31 AM

Mayor Erik Arroyo to perform vow renewals for two couples at Fresh Fridays event

As February approaches, the Fresh Fridays team is excited to share updates to its “LOVE IN THE AIR” event taking place at Selby Five Points Park from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, February 4th.

02/01/2022 10:02 AM

Survey open for Blvd of Arts, 10th St Complete Streets

The City of Sarasota plans to build "complete streets' on Boulevard of the Arts and 10th Street and is asking for the public's input through a brief online survey.

02/01/2022 9:00 AM

Bobby Jones Golf Club Nature Trails to close Feb. 1 for golf course renovation

The Bobby City Golf Club Nature Trails will close to the public starting Tuesday, Feb. 1 to accommodate renovation of the City’s historic municipal golf course.

01/31/2022 3:02 PM

Public Art Committee selects 'Dwell' for Fruitville roundabout art

01/28/2022 9:12 AM

Share your input on City Commission items with eComments

The City of Sarasota is reminding residents they can utilize eComments, an online tool aimed at increasing participation in public meetings and making it easier for members of the public to share their opinions.

01/27/2022 3:51 PM

Homeless prevention survey available through Feb. 14

The Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development, a joint office with the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County, will receive $3.1 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist individuals who are homeless...

01/27/2022 3:48 PM

News Release: Sarasota Police Department to Host ‘Tweet from the Beat’ on Friday, January 28, 2022

The Sarasota Police Department will take social media followers on another “virtual ride-along.” On Friday, January 28, 2022, beginning at 6:30 a.m., Twitter users can virtually “ride-along” for another ‘Tweet from the Beat’ with the Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit during day shift.

01/27/2022 2:09 PM

Sexual Predator Notifications for Two Men for the City of Sarasota

The Sarasota Police Department is informing the public that two men have registered as Sexual Predators living in the City of Sarasota.

01/26/2022 12:40 PM

Sarasota Police Collect more than 30 Firearms at ‘Done with the Gun’ Turn-In Event

The Sarasota Police Department collected 31 firearms, seven BB guns, a crossbow, and various types of ammunition during the ‘Done with a Gun’ turn-in event held on Saturday, January 22, 2022. There were two drop-off locations: Sarasota Police Headquarters and the Sarasota Police Substation.

01/24/2022 10:53 AM

Governor Ron DeSantis awards $10.4 million to Sarasota for community storm resiliency and mitigations

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded over $10 million to the City of Sarasota to enhance water quality and protect from erosion, storms, and flooding in Bay Park and surrounding communities.

01/21/2022 12:53 PM

Public meeting on green building policy set for Jan. 25

The City of Sarasota is working on developing a green building policy that would create cleaner air, healthier residents, new green jobs and a more resilient community.

01/20/2022 2:37 PM

Sarasota Police Department to Host ‘Done with the Gun’ Turn-In Event on Saturday

The Sarasota Police Department will allow the community to safely dispose of unwanted firearms this weekend. The Sarasota Police Department will host a ‘Done with the Gun’ turn-in event on Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at two locations in the City of Sarasota.

01/19/2022 1:25 PM

Artists to unveil concepts for Fruitville roundabout sculpture

The three artist finalists selected to create a landmark sculpture for the center of the U.S. 41-Fruitville Road roundabout will unveil their proposed concepts at an upcoming public workshop.

01/19/2022 9:00 AM

Scooter and bike share program coming to Sarasota

New micro-mobility transportation options will soon be available to residents and visitors of Sarasota after the City Commission on Monday unanimously approved an agreement with an e-scooter and bike sharing provider.

01/18/2022 2:54 PM

Girlfriend of Suspect in Jan. 6th Homicide Arrested – Search Continues for Suspect

Tierra Driver, 26, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing charges of Accessory After The Fact (Murder). This is in connection to a homicide that happened just after midnight on Thursday, January 6, 2022, in the 1900 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Sarasota.

01/13/2022 10:22 AM

Sarasota Police Department Investigating Vehicle / Bicyclist Fatality Crash

The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a bicyclist fatality crash that happened Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at about 7 p.m., in the City of Sarasota.

01/13/2022 8:47 AM

Public Art Master Plan meetings set for artists, businesses, public

Beginning this month, the City’s Office of Public Art will host a series of meetings for artists, business owners and the general public to join in the creation of a Public Art Master Plan for Sarasota.

01/13/2022 8:30 AM

Two Sarasota Men Arrested & Facing Charges of Shooting into Vehicle – More Victims Possible

Jason Versakos, 39, and Jeremy Versakos, 39, both of Sarasota and brothers, have been arrested and are facing multiple charges after a victim reported having his car shot by pellet guns. Sarasota Police detectives believe there may be additional victims.

01/13/2022 8:03 AM

Open call for lucky couple

On Friday, February 4th, downtown Sarasota will glitter with twinkling eyes as love and romance are celebrated like never before at Five Points Park from 7-10 p.m.

01/12/2022 12:59 PM