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Lido Beach to close: City restricts on-premises alcohol sales
The City of Sarasota on Thursday temporarily ceased the sale of beer, wine and alcohol at restaurants each day after 9 p.m. as part of emergency orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
03/19/2020 5:45 PM
Sarasota Police Department Begins Temporary Telephone Reporting Unit
Beginning today, March 18, 2020, the Telephone Reporting Unit will be operated by sworn law enforcement officers and will be in operation daily from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., eastern standard time.
03/18/2020 5:33 PM
City recreational facilities to close this week; Public meetings scaled back
The City of Sarasota on Monday announced the suspension of organized events and activities at the City’s recreational facilities and a scaling back of upcoming public meetings to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
03/16/2020 5:50 PM
Sarasota Police Department Closes Front Desk Access – Community can call or e-mail
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Sarasota Police Department Front Desk and Records Division access was closed Monday, March 16, 2020, and will remain closed until further notice. This closure will not affect officers responding to calls.
03/16/2020 12:50 PM
1994 cold case suspect pleads guilty and is sentenced to 25 years in prison
Darryl King, 42, of Sarasota, pleaded guilty Tuesday to Sexual Battery with a Deadly Weapon, a crime that occurred in 1994 but was solved thanks to DNA. King was sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by lifetime sex offender probation by Judge Debra Riva.
03/11/2020 8:32 AM
Sarasota Police hosting special Operation ‘Dry Streets’ Tweet from the Beat this week
Join the Sarasota Police Department on the next "virtual ride-along." Friday, March 13, 2020, at 6 p.m., Twitter users can virtually “ride along” for another ‘Tweet from the Beat’ with Patrol Officers during night shift. This will focus on patrol operations as well as as Operation 'Dry Streets.'
03/10/2020 12:18 PM
Man wanted on federal felony warrant arrested; 16 grams of rock cocaine seized
Courtney Garner, 36, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance (crack cocaine).
03/05/2020 3:07 PM
Woman arrested following traffic stop; 49 grams of MDMA seized
Latoya Carley has been arrested & is facing charges including Trafficking Amphetamine/Methamphetamine (28 grams–200 grams), Sale/Possession with Intent of Controlled Substance with 1000’ feet of a park (MDMA), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Oxycodone) & Giving a False Name while Detained.
03/05/2020 1:06 PM
Search warrant leads to arrest of 3 people & seizure of firearms and illegal narcotics
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, the Sarasota Police Department Narcotics Unit and Street Crimes Unit, with the assistance of SWAT, executed a search warrant at 3036 31st Way, Sarasota. Three adults were arrested, and illegal narcotics and firearms were seized from the home.
03/03/2020 8:00 AM
Spring Swim Lessons at the Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
This spring, the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District is increasing the accessibility and enjoyment of swimming for youth by offering swim lessons at the Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
03/02/2020 11:53 AM
Transportation open houses set for March 10
The public is invited to join the City of Sarasota in realizing the vision for the future of transportation in our community by attending one of two open house meetings on Tuesday, March 10.
03/02/2020 8:39 AM
Fruitville Road closure begins week of March 1st
Next week the second phase of construction for the US 41-Fruitville Road Roundabout Project will begin and will include the closure of westbound Fruitville Road from Cocoanut Avenue to US 41.
02/28/2020 10:30 AM
Paul Thorpe Jr. Park/Lemon Ave. grand re-opening set for March 6
The community is invited to a block party to celebrate the grand re-opening of Paul Thorpe Jr. Park and Lemon Avenue on Friday, March 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Paul Thorpe Jr. Park, 135 S. Pineapple Avenue. The free event will feature live music, refreshments and guided tours of the improvements
02/28/2020 9:20 AM
Sarasota chosen for LEED for Cities and Communities Grant Program
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building rating system, announced the City of Sarasota is among 20 new cities and counties selected to participate in the 2020 LEED for Cities and Communities Grant Program.
02/25/2020 3:29 PM
Tree service employee arrested and facing charges of burglary with assault or battery
Francisco Leyva, of Sarasota, is facing charges of Burglary with Assault or Battery (felony) after a victim said she was sexually assaulted at her home on Thursday morning. Detectives believe there are other victims involving Frankie’s Tree Service where this type of incident has happened before.
02/14/2020 2:12 PM
Search warrant results in arrests & seizure of illegal narcotics and firearms
Four people, one juvenile and three adults, have been arrested following a search warrant that was executed at 1681 22nd Street, Sarasota, on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
02/14/2020 1:04 PM
Crash investigation completed following fatal crash on Longboat Key in December
The fatal traffic crash investigation conducted by the Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit involving two vehicles that happened on Longboat Key on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 is completed. The Sarasota Police Department has a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Longboat Key to assist.
02/13/2020 8:12 AM
Sarasota Police hosting ‘Tweet from the Beat’
The Sarasota Police Department will take social media followers on another “virtual ride-along.” Tuesday, February 11, 2020, beginning at 8 a.m., Twitter users can virtually “ride along” for another ‘Tweet from the Beat’ with Patrol Officers during day shift.
02/10/2020 1:24 PM
City Hall to observe Presidents Day holiday
City administration offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, in recognition of the Presidents Day holiday.
02/10/2020 10:00 AM
10-year-old boy injured following target practice with pellet rifle in neighborhood
Sarasota Police detectives are investigating an incident after a 10-year-old boy was injured by a pellet rifle in the 1700 block of Bethune Court, Sarasota.
02/05/2020 5:17 PM