Sarasota Police News Conference Postponed

Out of an abundance of caution for journalists & members of our agency, the news conference scheduled for today is being postponed. A protest has been scheduled for the same time outside Headquarters. A future news conference will be scheduled after the second Community Action Team is in place.

06/23/2020 4:03 PM

The Newest Addition at Bayfront Park

The recently renovated restrooms at Bayfront Park are looking great, but did you know there was another new addition to the park?

06/18/2020 4:52 PM

Press Release Regarding Mr. Ronald Davenport

We recently received a press release regarding Mr. Ronald Davenport as it relates to an incident that occurred on May 12, 2020.

06/17/2020 1:57 PM

Candidates qualify for district election

Eleven candidates fulfilled election requirements and qualified by the noon deadline today for the 2020 City Commission municipal election for the three City Commission district seats.

06/12/2020 1:00 PM

Staying Fit Outdoors with the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District

Walking, running, and riding your bike are all great ways to stay fit this summer outside, but did you know the City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation District has more to offer?

06/12/2020 12:46 PM

POSTPONED - Payne Park Skate Park Concession License - Request For Proposal (RFP

The City of Sarasota hereby notifies all interested proposers and the general public that the Evaluation Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020 has been postponed as of June 12, 2020. The City may be moving in another direction.

06/10/2020 5:26 PM

Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino Responds to May 18, 2020 Arrest

On June 1, 2020, the Sarasota Police Department was tagged in a social media post showing a portion of a video with our Officers arresting an individual on May 18, 2020. After viewing the video, Chief DiPino immediately initiated a formal Internal Affairs investigation.

06/04/2020 6:54 PM

Sarasota man arrested and facing three counts of possession of child pornography

Mark A. Martin, 48, of 2625 Pine Lake Terrace, Apt. A, Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing three counts of possession of child pornography. Additional charges are possible.

06/01/2020 12:18 PM

Message from Chief DiPino reference incidents in Minneapolis

As your Police Chief of the Sarasota Police Department, I want to take a moment to address the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In the City of Sarasota, we understand that if something like this happens, wherever it may happen in our great country, it impacts you, our community, our neighbors,

05/30/2020 8:29 PM

Two men arrested in connection to December 2019 homicide

Sirod D. Cephus, 23, of North Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, and Deshaunte J. Delancy, 27, of 18th Street West, Bradenton, have been arrested and are facing charges of murder and armed robbery in connection to a December 2019 homicide in the City of Sarasota.

05/28/2020 3:00 PM

Candidate qualifying period for City elections opens June 8

The candidate qualifying period for the 2020 City Commission municipal election for the three City Commission district seats opens at noon Monday, June 8, and ends at noon, Friday, June 12.

05/27/2020 9:55 AM

City partially closing two streets this weekend to help local businesses

The City of Sarasota will facilitate two experimental partial street closures downtown this weekend in order to assist local businesses in the economic recovery from COVID-19.

05/20/2020 1:31 PM

City Commission votes to reopen Lido Beach

The City Commission on Monday voted to reopen Lido Beach to the public.

05/18/2020 7:01 PM

State COVID-19 testing site open daily in North Sarasota

05/16/2020 7:43 PM

Small business grant program opens for applications May 19

Applications for the City of Sarasota Small Business and Safety Assistance Grant Program will be accepted starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, as the City addresses the COVID-19 economic recovery phase.

05/15/2020 10:54 AM

Click It or Ticket Safety Campaign Happening May 18 - May 31, 2020

The Sarasota Police Department wants to remind all drivers and passengers in vehicles the importance of seat belt use. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, drivers are still traveling throughout the City of Sarasota and Sarasota Police officers wants everyone to buckle up.

05/15/2020 9:15 AM

Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex Pools Open May 29

The City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District will re-open Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex pools with limited hours. Public swim times will be Monday through Friday, 10 am - 4 pm, starting Friday, May 29, 2020.

05/14/2020 6:23 PM

City expands outdoor dining options for local restaurants

The City of Sarasota has created a new temporary outdoor café permit in an effort to aid local restaurants with a speedy economic recovery from the COVID-19 public health emergency.

05/13/2020 12:13 PM

Sarasota Police Department partners with new false alarm reduction vendor

Effective May 1, 2020, the Sarasota Police Department began partnering with a new vendor, Alarm Program Systems, LLC., to manage registrations, payments and records utilizing “CitySupport” software system.

05/11/2020 3:48 PM

Resident donates 1,000 protective face shields to City of Sarasota

On behalf of the City of Sarasota, Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch and City Manager Tom Barwin accepted a resident’s personal donation of 1,000 newly fabricated protective face shields to help protect first responders and those on the frontlines battling the COVID-19 pandemic in the Sarasota community.

05/11/2020 12:21 PM