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Sarasota Police to host National Night Out on October 1, 2019
On Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., the Sarasota Police Department will host National Night Out 2019, outside Sarasota Police Headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota.
09/23/2019 3:45 PM
Main Phone Number Change for Sarasota Police Department
Effective immediately, the new phone number for the Sarasota Police Department is 941-263-6773. Old numbers for the agency will no longer work.
09/20/2019 4:54 PM
Sarasota Police Department to Host Free ‘Blue + You’ Movie Night September 28, 2019
The Sarasota Police Department, in partnership with the Ringling College of Art and Design, will host it’s next ‘Blue + You’ Free Movie Night on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Sarasota Police Department west lawn, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota. Lawn opens at 6:45 p.m. & movie will begin at 7:45 p.m
09/19/2019 3:31 PM
Grand Re-Opening of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 11 a.m.
09/17/2019 4:40 PM
‘Sarasota in Motion’ Phase 2 includes interactive online map
The first citywide transportation master plan enters its second phase this week.
09/16/2019 2:19 PM
City to hold training sessions on new bid solicitation program
The City of Sarasota is transitioning to a new bid solicitation program that will help improve the procurement process for both the Purchasing Division and vendors who do business with the City.
09/06/2019 4:01 PM
City declares a Local State of Emergency
In preparation for potential impacts from Hurricane Dorian, the City of Sarasota has declared a Local State of Emergency. City Manager Tom Barwin, in consultation with Emergency Manger Todd Kerkering and concurrence with Mayor Liz Alpert, approved the declaration Friday morning.
08/30/2019 2:52 PM
Halloween Trail Carnival at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
The City of Sarasota - Parks & Recreation District is hosting a Halloween Trail Carnival on Friday, October 25, 2019, from 5 pm – 7 pm at the Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex.
08/30/2019 8:41 AM
Underground work completed on new Lift Station 87
The most challenging and difficult part of the new Lift Station structure is complete.
08/29/2019 9:35 AM
City administrative offices to close for Labor Day on Sept. 2
City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day.
08/26/2019 8:30 AM
High Visibility Enforcement in the City of Sarasota to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
The Sarasota Police Department is again implementing 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.
08/23/2019 8:27 AM
Sarasota Police Attempting to Identify Armed Robbery Suspect
Sarasota Police detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying an armed robbery suspect who showed a firearm during an attempted armed robbery of a business in the 1600 block of North Washington Boulevard, Sarasota. on Monday, August 19, 2019 at approximately 7:40 p.m.
08/22/2019 11:35 AM
Sarasota Police Attempt to Identify Theft Suspect
Detectives with the Sarasota Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a theft suspect who gained access to a business in the 300 block of John Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, and stole a painting and artistic mirror valued at $2,000.
08/21/2019 3:26 PM
Applications Being Accepted for Fall 2019 Sarasota Police Citizens Academy
The Sarasota Police Department Citizens Police Academy is now accepting applications for the spring classes which begin Wednesday, September 18, 2019, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
08/19/2019 10:11 AM
Sarasota celebrates #CityHallSelfie Day on Aug. 15
The City of Sarasota will be observing #CityHallSelfie Day, a nationwide celebration of local government and civic awareness, on its social media channels for the third straight year on Thursday, Aug. 15.
08/14/2019 1:54 PM
Stay Safe this Labor Day: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from August 14 through September 2, 2019. During this time and throughout the year, the Sarasota Police Department will show zero tolerance for drunk driving.
08/14/2019 1:23 PM
Sarasota Police to host Fair & Impartial Policing Seminar
Chief Bernadette DiPino and members of the Sarasota Police Department will be hosting a 2-day training seminar this week titled Fair and Impartial Policing (FIP) on August 15th and August 16th at Sarasota Police Department Headquarters.
08/13/2019 11:12 AM
Sarasota Police Share Back to School Safety Reminders
On Monday, August 12, 2019, classes will resume for students in the City of Sarasota. As students head back to class, the Sarasota Police Department wants to remind drivers there is a zero-tolerance policy for speeding in school zones and passing school buses that have sign signs extended.
08/08/2019 10:57 AM
Sarasota man arrested & facing 800 counts of Possession of Child Pornography charges
James R. Geenen, 39, of 2190 Webber Street, Sarasota, was arrested on Friday, August 2, 2019, on a warrant. Geenen was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force.
08/06/2019 10:42 AM
Sarasota Police Detectives Investigating Body Found in Sarasota Bay
Detectives with the Sarasota Police Department Criminal investigation Division are continuing their investigation into a body that was found in the water near the water basin of the Hyatt shortly before 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
08/01/2019 3:03 PM