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Commissioner Ahearn-Koch named Home Rule Hero
Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch has received the Florida League of Cities 2021 Home Rule Hero Award for her outspoken advocacy for municipal home rule leading up to and during the 2021 Florida Legislative Session.
05/14/2021 10:11 AM
State-run COVID-19 testing sites in Sarasota to close
The state-run, walk-up COVID-19 testing site at Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in Sarasota will shut down at the close of business this Friday, May 14.
05/12/2021 2:24 PM
Sidewalk Repairs & Parking Lot Repaving at Whitaker Gateway Park
Starting today, Monday, May 10, 2021 repairs will begin at Whitaker Gateway Park.
05/10/2021 3:01 PM
Bobby Jones Golf Club Nature Trails close temporarily May 10
Bobby Jones Golf Club Nature Trails will close temporarily to the public Wed., May 10 while demolition crews remove structures in preparation for the golf course renovation.
05/10/2021 3:00 PM
Sarasota Police Department Investigating Suspicious Incident
Officers with the Sarasota Police Department are investigating a suspicious incident that happened Monday, May 10, 2021, in the 1500 block of 24th Street, Sarasota.
05/10/2021 1:52 PM
Palmetto men arrested on charges of trafficking cocaine & facing additional felony charges
Randy Kelly, 21, and Reggie Grier, 25, both of Palmetto, have been arrested and are facing multiple felony charges, including trafficking cocaine, after a traffic stop on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.
05/10/2021 8:27 AM
Sarasota Police Officers Begin Wearing Body-Worn Cameras
Uniformed officers with the Sarasota Police Department are beginning to wear the Axon 3 and Axon Flex 2 body worn cameras. Training for uniformed officers began April 21, 2021, and is expected to be completed by the end of May 2021 with a complete rollout anticipated by the end of June 2021.
05/07/2021 2:45 PM
Citywide public health emergency extended through May 14
The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through May 14 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
05/07/2021 2:43 PM
Emergency rental assistance applications now open
Applications for Sarasota County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program are now available for city and county residents financially impacted by COVID-19 and seeking assistance paying rent and utilities.
05/05/2021 9:50 AM
Summer Swim Lessons, Programming & Extended Hours
From lessons to extended hours, Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex has your swimming needs covered!
05/04/2021 2:53 PM
July 4th Parade and Bayfront Firewoks Announced
Suncoast Charities for Children in partnership with the Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee, Sarasota Downtown Enrichment Association, and City of Sarasota have announced plans to hold a July 4th parade along the Sarasota Bayfront, as part of Suncoast Summer Fest’s “Celebrate Sarasota.”
05/04/2021 1:45 PM
CANCELED: Mask ordinance public hearing
The public hearing scheduled for tonight (Tues., May 4) has been canceled due to the emergency order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis suspending local COVID-19 restrictions and mandates.
05/04/2021 10:27 AM
Saprito Pier Grand Opening ceremony
Tony Saprito Fishing Pier is open again!
05/03/2021 3:15 PM
Sarasota Police Traffic Unit Investigating Two Fatal Crashes
Officers with the Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating two fatal traffic crashes. The first one happened Friday, April 30, 2021, and the second one happened Sunday, May 2, 2021.
05/03/2021 11:14 AM
HAWK Signals 101: How they work
You may have seen these pedestrian-activated crosswalk signals at or near the roundabouts on U.S. 41. But do you understand how they work?
05/03/2021 8:36 AM
Citywide public health emergency extended through May 7
The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through May 7 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
04/30/2021 12:08 PM
Saprito Pier reopens with new look and amenities April 30
The Tony Saprito Fishing Pier will reopen to the public Friday, April 30 with a brief ceremony at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend the event.
04/27/2021 9:22 AM
Sarasota Police collect 164 pounds of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs during DEA Take Back Day
Officers with the Sarasota Police Department collected 164 pounds of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs while partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) during the annual Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24, 2021.
04/26/2021 12:50 PM
Sarasota Police Traffic Unit Investigating Fatal Crash
The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash that happened Sunday, April 25, 2021, at about 8 p.m.
04/26/2021 9:37 AM
Parking Garages: $5 cash pay on entry April 23-25
To expedite vehicle flow in the downtown parking garages, $5 CASH pay on entry will be in effect at the Palm Ave. and State St. Garages Friday, April 23 - Sunday, April 25.
04/23/2021 12:16 PM