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Sarasota Police investigate Monday evening shooting
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the 1600 block of 29th Street, Sarasota, shortly after 6:15 p.m. on Monday.
01/22/2024 7:47 PM
Sarasota Police investigate Friday morning shooting
Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, in the 900 block of N Beneva Road, Sarasota Commons.
01/19/2024 2:51 PM
Sarasota Police forward Video Voyeurism case to State Attorney’s Office
In response to an investigation initiated in October 2023, the Sarasota Police Department has forwarded a case involving Christian Ziegler to the State Attorney's Office.
01/18/2024 2:17 PM
Two arrested by Sarasota Police during narcotics search warrant operation
Detectives recovered narcotics (rock cocaine), marijuana, and a firearm (.22 caliber revolver handgun) from the residence.
01/12/2024 12:10 PM
Sarasota Police need help identifying subject in surveillance video
The victim reported the burglary occurred between 3:30 p.m. on December 28, 2023, and 1 p.m. December 29, 2023.
01/12/2024 10:37 AM
Bayfront Park playground and splash pad grand reopening set for Feb. 1
The Bayfront Park playground and splash pad grand reopening and ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Thursday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. at Bayfront Park, 5 Bayfront Dr.
01/11/2024 1:45 PM
Sarasota Police search for missing, endangered teenager
Sarasota Police ask the public for assistance in finding a missing, endangered teenage boy.
01/11/2024 10:59 AM
Florida Highwaymen featured at City Hall exhibit beginning Jan. 8, 2024
A capsule collection of Florida Highwaymen paintings will be showcased in the cultural heritage exhibit in the City Hall atrium, 1565 First Street, beginning Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
01/10/2024 8:05 AM
The Bay Park Conservancy welcomes two new Board members
The Bay Park Conservancy (BPC), the non-profit organization responsible for designing, developing, managing and operating a signature public park on 53-acres of City-owned land along Sarasota Bay, has elected two new Board members.
01/03/2024 11:00 AM
Sarasota man arrested for solicitation of prostitution and child neglect
Sarasota Police arrested Bernard Rush Jr., 33, Sarasota, for agreeing to secure prostitution, child neglect, and possession of drug paraphernalia during a preplanned operation on December 19, 2023.
01/02/2024 4:51 PM
Sexual Predator Notification for the City of Sarasota
Aaron Wilchombe is a sexual predator who just moved to 900 University Parkway, Room 325, Sarasota.
01/02/2024 12:54 PM
Sarasota woman arrested for stealing packages from residents
Sarasota Police arrested Angelique Poquette, 45, Sarasota, for a Grand Theft that occurred on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
12/20/2023 8:46 AM
Restored Bobby Jones Golf Club and Nature Park open to the public
The restored historic municipal golf course and new nature park, Bobby Jones Golf Club and Nature Park, located at 1000 Circus Blvd., is open to the public.
12/15/2023 5:00 PM
Shop with a Cop returns to Target on Saturday, December 9, 2023
The Sarasota Police Department, Sarasota Housing Authority, Target, and Sarasota County Area Transit are partnering to provide 150 underprivileged children with a unique opportunity to literally 'Shop with a Cop' for holiday gifts in Sarasota.
12/05/2023 8:50 AM
Sarasota Police arrest three people in connection to armed robbery
Sarasota Police are investigating an armed robbery near the 1500 block of Main Street, Sarasota.
12/01/2023 8:50 AM
DAY IN THE LIFE: Watch Officer Bearden's Journey to the SPD SWAT Team
In our latest "Day in the Life" video, Officer Bearden, a devoted K9 handler with the Sarasota Police Department, takes on the challenge of trying out for the SPD SWAT Team.
11/28/2023 2:21 PM
Sexual Predator Notification for the City of Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department is informing the public that Jeffrey Earl Smith, 57, a sexual predator, has moved into the City of Sarasota.
11/28/2023 2:13 PM
City of Sarasota receive 40% discounted rate at Bobby Jones Golf Club
City of Sarasota residents will have a 40% discount on the restored Donald Ross course at Bobby Jones Golf Club.
11/20/2023 8:30 AM
Florida Division of Emergency Management Highlights the End of 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) highlighted the end of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season which saw a total of 20 named systems, including Hurricane Idalia which made landfall in Florida as a high-end Category 3 storm in late August.
11/17/2023 4:00 PM
New Mayor and Vice Mayor selected
Each November, as required by the City of Sarasota Charter, the City Commission meets to elect one of its members as Mayor and also elect a Vice Mayor.
11/17/2023 1:00 PM