Sarasota Police Detectives Investigating Armed Burglary

Detectives with the Sarasota Police Department are investigating an armed burglary that happened at a business in the 300 block of Orange Avenue, Sarasota, just before 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2021.

04/23/2021 11:52 AM

Citywide public health emergency extended through April 30

The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through April 30 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

04/23/2021 11:30 AM

Sarasota Police Victim Advocate Honored by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody honored Sarasota Police Victim Advocate Jude Castro, with the Attorney General’s Distinguished Victims Services Award in recognition of her efforts assisting crime victims in the City of Sarasota, specifically for her work associated with a 1988 homicide.

04/21/2021 11:22 AM

Sarasota Police partners with DEA to take back unwanted prescription drugs

The Sarasota Police Department will partner with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., to provide the community another chance to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous unwanted prescription drugs.

04/20/2021 11:59 AM

Citywide public health emergency extended through April 23

The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through April 23 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

04/16/2021 11:47 AM

Citywide public health emergency extended through April 16

The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through April 16 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

04/09/2021 11:42 AM

Sarasota man arrested after fentanyl and more than 100 grams of marijuana found in backpack

Connor T. Smith, age 27, of Fern Avenue, Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges in the city of Sarasota. Sarasota Police officers spotted Smith and knew he had an active felony warrant out of Manatee County.

04/05/2021 9:02 AM

Citywide public health emergency extended through April 9

The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through April 9 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

04/02/2021 11:47 AM

Blood Drive at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex

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04/02/2021 11:28 AM

Payne Park Tennis Center Now Open On Sunday

Starting Monday, April 5, 2021, the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District’s Payne Park Tennis Center will be open on Sundays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

04/01/2021 5:42 PM

Mayor Brody joins Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

Sarasota, FL: Mayor Hagen Brody will help kick off the 10th annual National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation with a special event at Tuttle Elementary School, 2863 8th Street, Thursday, April 1 at 11 a.m. The event will feature a live mural painting for the school by internationally renowne

03/31/2021 4:07 PM

Citywide public health emergency extended through April 2

The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through April 2 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/26/2021 11:23 AM

City to host second-dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Van Wezel

03/24/2021 12:25 PM

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Blended Learning Course

The City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation District is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguarding blended learning course.

03/22/2021 3:08 PM

Sarasota Police Investigating Shooting – Arrest Made

The Sarasota Police Department has arrested Ansel L. Acosta, 15, of Sarasota, in connection to the shooting that happened at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds inside the gates on Saturday, March 20, 2021, just before 10 p.m. Acosta was arrested at his home early Monday, March 22, 2021.

03/22/2021 10:00 AM

Citywide public health emergency extended through March 26

The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through March 19 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/19/2021 9:40 AM

Citywide public health emergency extended through March 19

The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through March 19 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/12/2021 11:12 AM

Grand Re-Opening for the Basketball Court at Pioneer Park

Join us in celebration of our Grand Re-Opening for the Basketball Court at Pioneer Park!

03/09/2021 3:08 PM

Citywide public health emergency extended through March 12

The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through March 12 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/05/2021 11:06 AM

City offers informative how-to sessions for vendors

The Procurement Division will offer two distinct opportunities for vendors to learn detailed information on how to do business with the City of Sarasota:

03/04/2021 4:26 PM