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Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit Investigating Traffic Crash Fatality
The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit officers are investigating a traffic crash fatality that occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at approximately 4 a.m. near the intersection of Tuttle Avenue and Wood Street.
11/09/2020 3:19 PM
Sarasota Police Detectives Investigating Shooting on Cocoanut Avenue
Detravion Graham was arrested on November 11, 2020 in connection to a shooting that occurred on November 7, 2020. He’s currently at the Sarasota County Jail on charges of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Domestic).
11/09/2020 11:00 AM
Circus Park Playground Update
Warranty repairs and tree replacements are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19 & Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at the Circus Park Playground located inside of Payne Park.
11/06/2020 4:38 PM
Multiple vehicle burglaries reported on Golden Gate Point in Sarasota: Reminder to Lock It Up, Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department is seeing an increase in vehicle burglaries, particularly near Golden Gate Point. With the holidays approaching, the Sarasota Police Department wants to remind visitors and residents to remove valuables and firearms and lock their vehicles.
11/06/2020 11:07 AM
David Cohen Park Updates
On Monday, November 9, 2020, the ages 5-12 playground at David Cohen Park will be closed for approximately three days while repairs are made to the surfacing under the playground structure.
11/06/2020 10:12 AM
City administrative offices closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day
City administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
11/05/2020 10:40 AM
Swearing-in ceremony, new mayor/vice mayor selection set for Nov. 6
The Sarasota City Commission will hold a special statutory meeting Friday for the swearing in of three new commissioners and the annual selection of a mayor and vice mayor.
11/04/2020 11:33 AM
Battie, Alpert, Arroyo win City Commission seats
Kyle Scott Battie, Liz Alpert and Erik “E” Arroyo have been elected to serve four-year terms on the City Commission, based on unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election.
11/03/2020 8:34 PM
Sarasota Police arrest woman after shots fired in mall parking lot
Sarasota Police officers arrested Sarah Charles, 53, of Sarasota, for two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of carrying a concealed weapon after gunshots were fired in the parking lot of the 3500 block of South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, on Friday, October 30, 2020.
11/02/2020 12:40 PM
Sarasota Police detectives investigating shooting near 24th Street and Palmadelia Avenue
Sarasota Police Department detectives are investigating a shooting which occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020 near the intersection of 24th Street and Palmadelia Avenue, Sarasota.
11/02/2020 9:48 AM
David L. Stephens sentenced to life in prison for the 1988 murder of Judith Elaine Doherty
This morning, Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Judge Debra Riva sentenced David L. Stephens to life in prison for the 1988 murder of Judith Elaine Doherty.
10/28/2020 2:24 PM
City administrative offices to close for Election Day on Nov. 3
City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, in observance of Election Day.
10/28/2020 1:24 PM
City Commission to resume in-person meetings Nov. 2
The Sarasota City Commission will resume in-person meetings next week, with capacity limited at City Hall and other procedural changes in place to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
10/27/2020 8:56 AM
Saprito Pier to close for improvement project
The T.J. “Tony” Saprito Fishing Pier will be temporary closed to the public beginning in the first week of November while it receives some major upgrades and improvements.
10/26/2020 10:49 AM
Sarasota Police Department collects 63 pounds of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs during DEA Take Back Day
Officers with the Sarasota Police Department collected 63 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, October 24, 2020.
10/26/2020 8:49 AM
Sarasota Police Department 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, October 24, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., to provide the community an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired prescription drugs
10/20/2020 1:24 PM
Sarasota Police Department to partner with state organizations to take part in White Cane Day demonstration
White Cane Awareness Day is celebrated annually on October 15th. The day was established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to raise awareness to those who are visually impaired and carry a white cane.
10/12/2020 9:25 AM
Community Canopy tree giveaway program returns
The City’s free tree giveaway program, Community Canopy, returns at midnight Sunday, Oct. 4, with contactless registration and delivery, allowing residents in the city limits to safely receive a free tree during the coronavirus pandemic while helping to expand the urban canopy and reducing energy bi
10/04/2020 9:00 AM
Citizens can participate remotely in October City Commission meetings
With local governments in Florida authorized to continue hosting meetings via video technology through the end of this month, Sarasota citizens will be able to provide input remotely when the City Commission meets Oct. 5 and Oct. 19.
10/01/2020 12:24 PM
Mask ordinance remains in place with education and encouragement
Following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order Friday afternoon, the City of Sarasota mask ordinance remains in place with the community strongly encouraged to wear a protective face covering in indoor and outdoor public locations and while doing business to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
09/28/2020 4:03 PM