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Refreshed Florida Highwaymen exhibit coming to City Hall June 27
The City of Sarasota is proud to announce that the Cultural Heritage exhibit in the City Hall atrium will be refreshed with 20-24 new Florida Highwaymen paintings on Thursday, June 27.
06/20/2024 2:00 PM
Reopened: 40th Street bridge between Central and Cocoanut avenues reopens
Following a safety inspection, the bridge on 40th Street between Central Avenue and Cocoanut Avenue has been determined safe and is open to traffic.
06/17/2024 4:35 PM
City of Sarasota declares local state of emergency for Invest 90L
In response to the recent heavy rainfall associated with Invest 90L 2024 and in preparation for possible additional rain, the City of Sarasota has declared a local state of emergency.
06/13/2024 1:00 PM
Residential and commercial property owners encouraged to report flooding
Following the heavy rainfall in Sarasota, residential and commercial property owners in the Sarasota city limits who experienced flooding are asked to report it to: FloodInfo@sarasotafl.gov
06/12/2024 2:56 PM
Sexual Predator Notification for the City of Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department is informing the public that Matthew Lorenzo Hopkins, 40, a sexual predator, has moved into the City of Sarasota.
06/06/2024 12:57 PM
City supports workforce housing development on N. Tamiami Trail
Mayor Liz Alpert, Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch, District 1 Commissioner Kyle Battie and At-Large Commissioner Debbie Trice participated in the groundbreaking ceremony, June 5, 2024, for New Trail Plaza a workforce housing community supported financially by the City of Sarasota.
06/06/2024 11:30 AM
City earns user-friendly budget reporting award for 10th straight year
The City of Sarasota once again has been honored with the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting.
06/04/2024 9:30 AM
Join us for the reopening of the Gillespie Park substation
The grand re-opening celebration of the Gillespie Park Substation (710 North Osprey Avenue) will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
06/03/2024 1:14 PM
Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Preparedness as 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) marks the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season tomorrow, June 1, and encourages Floridians to prepare their families and their businesses.
05/31/2024 1:32 PM
City receives ‘clean’ financial audit
The City of Sarasota received a ‘clean’ audit for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2023. No findings or comments were noted.
05/31/2024 1:31 PM
City recognized with statewide award for attainable housing efforts
The City of Sarasota has been honored with a Local Action Award by the Florida League of Cities as part of its 2024 Municipal Achievement Awards.
05/31/2024 1:30 PM
Gillespie Course reopens May 31
The newly renovated 9-hole Gillespie Course at Bobby Jones Golf Club will reopen Friday, May 31!
05/31/2024 9:00 AM
Legacy Trail designated parking now available at Payne Park
11 parking spaces are now reserved for those using the Legacy Trail. Each space is limited to 4-hour parking.
05/27/2024 8:30 AM
City honored by Florida Archaeological Council for historic preservation efforts
The City of Sarasota is honored to be the first municipality presented with the Florida Archaeological Council Stewards of Heritage award.
05/22/2024 2:38 PM
Newtown Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places
The Newtown Historic District is officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the City of Sarasota was recently notified.
05/22/2024 2:35 PM
High Visibility Enforcement Program Completed in the City of Sarasota
To protect the safety of the most vulnerable road users, the Sarasota Police Department conducted High-Visibility Enforcement Details (HVE) throughout the City of Sarasota from August 2023 until May 2024, focusing on several key roadways.
05/22/2024 9:29 AM
City Commission approves design architect agreement for a new performing arts center
The City Commission approved an agreement Monday with world renowned architecture firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Inc. to design an extraordinary new performing arts center at The Bay where the cultural arts will come to life and inspire generations to come.
05/21/2024 1:55 PM
Sarasota Police hold Boating Safety Inspections Saturday, May 18, 2024
The inspections will be held Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Centennial Park, 1059 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
05/17/2024 3:04 PM
Sarasota Police arrest two people in North Sarasota homicide
A 28-year-old male was shot shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, and died from his injuries. Both juveniles are charged with murder.
05/17/2024 1:21 PM
Sarasota Police collaborate with nearby agencies to execute search warrants
The Sarasota Police Department initiated one search warrant in the 3300 block of 8th Street, Sarasota. At the same time, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office executed another in the 2200 block of Sophie Springer Lane, Sarasota County.
05/15/2024 4:48 PM