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City, credit union to host open house, car sale
The City of Sarasota, in partnership with nonprofit financial institution Manatee Community Federal Credit Union, will host an open house aimed at educating residents about the low-cost financial services available to them, including the Reliable Ride Transportation Initiative.
02/05/2020 1:42 PM
Sexual Predator Notification for the City of Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department is informing the public that Clancy Joseph Lake, 67, has registered as a Sexual Predator living in the City of Sarasota. Lake’s address is 2500 Bay Street, Upstairs Apartment, Sarasota.
02/03/2020 12:43 PM
Accreditation team invites public comments about the Sarasota Police Department
A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive March 10, 2020, to examine all aspects of the Sarasota Police Department's policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.
02/03/2020 8:18 AM
14-year-old facing attempted murder charges following shooting incident
Sha’Miya Williams, 14, is facing charges of Attempted Murder - Second Degree, following a shooting Wednesday night. Per F.S.S. 985.04 (2) (a) 1., information about juveniles charged with felonies is public record.
01/31/2020 7:57 AM
Henry Lee Porter receives no bond following hearing
Judge Charles Roberts has ruled that Henry Lee Porter, 72, will have no bond following a court hearing this week. The court hearing was on Wednesday and Judge Roberts made his decision today, Thursday, January 30, 2020. Porter is currently facing two counts of Sexual Battery with a Child under 12.
01/30/2020 12:16 PM
Lane Closures for Sarasota Music Half Marathon – Sunday, February 2, 2020
The Sarasota Music Half Marathon and 10K will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2020 from 6:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The race and will feature bands, cheerleaders, lawn gatherings and more along the race course.
01/29/2020 8:22 AM
Bike sharing pilot program launched at St. Armands Garage
The City of Sarasota has launched a new bike sharing pilot program to help residents and visitors enjoy the St. Armands area using sustainable, alternative transportation.
01/28/2020 10:23 AM
Sarasota Police Investigate Shooting – No Injuries Reported
Detectives with the Sarasota Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened in the 1000 block of 25th Street, Sarasota. The shooting happened at about 11:40pm Saturday. No injuries have been reported.
01/27/2020 8:11 AM
High Visibility Enforcement continues in the City of Sarasota to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
The Sarasota Police Department is continuing to implement a High Visibility Enforcement program to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. The City of Sarasota ranks in the top 25 cities in the state of Florida for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists.
01/22/2020 10:09 AM
Sarasota man arrested & facing 40 counts of possession of child pornography
Scott Johnston, 47, of 3517 Tangier Terrace in Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing 40 counts of possession of child pornography. Additional charges are possible.
01/22/2020 10:01 AM
Convicted felon in possession of firearm arrested following traffic stop
Kendrick T. Wade, 27, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop on Monday, January 20, 2020 at approximately 1 a.m.
01/22/2020 8:29 AM
Sarasota Police hosting 'Tweet from the Beat' Foot Patrol Edition
The Sarasota Police Department will take social media followers on another "virtual ride-along." Thursday, January 16, 2020 beginning at 9 a.m., Twitter users can virtually "ride along" for another Tweet from the Beat' with Patrol Officers during a special edition of the virtual ride-along program.
01/15/2020 9:25 AM
Additional Charges for Henry Lee Porter – Detectives Continue to Ask for Information
Henry Lee Porter, 72, of Sarasota, has been charged with an additional count of Sexual Battery with a Child under 12. This is the second charge. Porter was arrested on January 2, 2020 and has remained in the Sarasota County Jail. The second charge was given to Porter on January 10, 2020.
01/13/2020 8:39 AM
UPDATE: Arrest Made in December 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.
01/10/2020 9:00 AM
Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit Investigating Traffic Fatality
The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a traffic fatality crash that happened Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at approximately 8:45 p.m.
01/09/2020 1:53 PM
Sarasota Police Discuss Arrest of Henry Lee Porter, Sr.
Henry Lee Porter, Sr., 71, of Sarasota, was arrested on Thursday, January 2, 2020 and charged with one count of Sexual Battery with a Child Under 12 years of Age.
01/07/2020 1:48 PM
Sarasota Police Department to host Community Barbecue
The Sarasota Police Department, in partnership with the City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation, is inviting the community to a free community ‘Blue + You BBQ’ on Sunday, January 12, 2020, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere Street, Sarasota.
01/06/2020 2:12 PM
City, credit union partner to provide residents with access to financial services
The City of Sarasota, in partnership with nonprofit financial institution Manatee Community Federal Credit Union, is offering a variety of financial services and programs that will benefit City residents who are unbanked, underbanked and underserved.
12/30/2019 1:34 PM
New Year’s Eve Celebration Safety Reminders & Road Closures
To make sure our community stays safe, Officers are encouraging people to avoid driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and refrain from discharging weapons in the air as a way of celebrating the arrival of 2020.
12/30/2019 1:01 PM
Brother and sister arrested and facing charges of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder in connection to shooting
James Phillips, 17, of Sarasota, and Rajanique Graves, 23, of Sarasota, have both been arrested in connection to a shooting that happened on December 22, 2019 at approximately 3:15 p.m. near the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Coconut Avenue, Sarasota.
12/30/2019 11:39 AM