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Sarasota Police Swearing-In Ceremony Tuesday, July 17, 2018
On Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 2 p.m., Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino will hold a swearing-in ceremony for five (5) new Police Officers. The ceremony will be held in the 2nd Floor Community Room at the Sarasota Police Department, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota.
07/10/2018 1:32 PM
North South Championship golf tournament to be held July 14-15
The third annual Bradenton/Sarasota 2-Man North South Championship golf tournament will be held July 14 at Bobby Jones Golf Club and July 15 at River Run Golf Links in Bradenton.
07/05/2018 1:59 PM
HAWK crosswalk signal now active at U.S. 41 and First Street
A new pedestrian-activated crosswalk signal on U.S. 41 is now active, providing improved safety and walkability for downtown residents and visitors.
06/28/2018 1:08 PM
Sarasota Police reminds boaters: Don’t let boating under the influence sink a good time
As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Sarasota Police Department will be focusing on keeping boaters safe by cracking down on boating under the influence.
06/27/2018 3:41 PM
City administrative offices closed for Fourth of July holiday
City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
06/27/2018 8:26 AM
Lido Beach shoreline protection project receives final state approval
Following 18 months of litigation, the state has granted final approval for a coastal permit Monday that clears the way for the much-needed joint federal-local Lido Beach shoreline restoration and protection project.
06/19/2018 3:02 PM
Humane Society therapy dogs to visit City Hall on June 15
City employees will have the opportunity to take a “paws” from their workday and meet a group of therapy dogs when they visit City Hall on Friday for a “Paws & Relax” event.
06/14/2018 3:08 PM
Residents encouraged to sign up for CodeRED emergency notifications
City residents are encouraged to sign up for the CodeRED alert notification system to receive important messages and severe weather warnings as the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1.
05/31/2018 4:14 PM
Memorial Day parade canceled due to inclement weather forecast
The annual downtown Memorial Day parade has been canceled due to the threat of inclement weather and out of concern for public safety, officials and organizers announced Friday.
05/25/2018 2:43 PM
St. Armands Parking Garage groundbreaking ceremony set for May 23
The City of Sarasota will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, to mark the official start of construction on the much-anticipated St. Armands Parking Garage.
05/22/2018 11:30 AM
City administrative offices close for Memorial Day on May 28
City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.
05/22/2018 10:07 AM
Ringling/Orange roundabout opens
The intersection of Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is now open to all traffic as a new roundabout.
05/16/2018 10:15 AM
Tree Advisory Committee seeks public input May 23
To encourage public input and accommodate residents’ workday schedules, the Tree Advisory Committee will hold a special evening session to gather input on the City of Sarasota’s tree protection ordinance on Wednesday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First Street.
05/14/2018 5:34 PM
Osprey Avenue resurfacing project to begin May 29
The City of Sarasota will begin work Tuesday, May 29, on a resurfacing project on a 1.4-mile stretch of Osprey Avenue between Siesta Drive and Bahia Vista Street.
05/10/2018 3:19 PM
New Ringling/Orange roundabout expected to open next week
A new single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is expected to be open to traffic early next week.
05/08/2018 2:46 PM
City hosts Arbor Day celebration April 27
The City of Sarasota will continue its longstanding tradition of celebrating Arbor Day with a tree planting ceremony on Friday, April 27 at 9 a.m. at Eastwood Park, 422 N. Cornelius Circle.
04/20/2018 10:05 AM
St. Armands Garage construction begins week of April 23; N. Adams Drive surface lot closes
Construction of the much anticipated St. Armands Parking Garage will begin the week of April 23rd at the current site of the public surface lot, located at 73 N. Adams Drive, adjacent to Sarasota County Fire Department Station 3. To accommodate construction of the garage, the surface lot will close
04/19/2018 4:21 PM
WB 10th St. between Central Ave. and Cocoanut Ave. temporarily closes April 23
Westbound 10th Street, between Central Avenue and Cocoanut Avenue, will be temporarily closed to all traffic starting Monday, April 23 while a significant environmental infrastructure improvement project is underway.
04/18/2018 4:30 PM
Eastwood Park soccer field grand opening scheduled for April 12
To celebrate the newly constructed soccer field at Eastwood Park a grand opening ceremony will be held Thursday, April 12 at 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the park, 422 N. Cornelius Circle.
04/10/2018 4:09 PM
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex closes for maintenance March 16 & 17
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers Street (formerly 34th Street), will be closed for maintenance Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. The popular regional recreation facility will reopen Monday, March 19 at 6 a.m. with regular hours.
03/13/2018 1:58 PM