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Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Announces New Chief Executive Officer
The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Tania Castroverde Moskalenko as Chief Executive Officer.
11/15/2023 12:45 PM
Bradenton man sentenced for 2021 traffic fatality in Sarasota
On November 3, 2023, Jordan Schopfer, 32, pled guilty to vehicular homicide and DWLS (driving while license suspended) causing death or serious bodily injury. In part of the plea agreement, Schopfer was sentenced to 15 years, 5 months in the Department of Corrections.
11/13/2023 2:30 PM
Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigating in-custody death
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a death that occurred while Sarasota Police were taking a subject, a white male, 50, into protective custody.
11/12/2023 10:19 AM
FDOT starts improvements on John Ringling Causeway Bridge Oct. 30
The Florida Department of Transportation will be working on the John Ringling Causeway Bridge starting today.
11/01/2023 2:15 PM
Two stops added to Bay Runner route Nov. 8
Two stops will be added to the Bay Runner route starting Wednesday, Nov. 8: Sunset Drive/Golden Gate Point and John Ringling Boulevard/Bird Key Drive.
11/01/2023 1:30 PM
Man arrested on warrant, search of vehicle revealed drugs
Tyron Brown, 31, was arrested by Sarasota Police officers on Friday, October 27, 2023, on a warrant for fleeing to elude law enforcement and operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license.
10/27/2023 3:59 PM
Sarasota Police Partner with DEA for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Sarasota Police Department will partner with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
10/24/2023 9:37 AM
Sarasota Police receive hundreds of teddy bears for children in distress
The Tiny Hands Foundation of Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties donated more than 300 new teddy bears to the Sarasota Police Department, suited in T-shirts with the new SPD logo.
10/18/2023 6:59 PM
Sarasota Police investigate Friday night shootings
The shooting was reported around 8:30 p.m. Friday. There are no injuries or property damage. The public is not in any danger.
10/13/2023 9:18 PM
Join us for National White Cane Awareness Day event
White Cane Awareness Day emphasizes and acknowledges the achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and on October 13th, we will come together to focus on ways to keep the blind and visually impaired safe as pedestrians on our roadways.
10/09/2023 8:36 AM
Join us for the Grand Opening of Our Community Relations Unit Office
We invite you to join us at the grand opening of our CRU office (1782 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way) on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 10 a.m. to noon.
10/06/2023 4:04 PM
Sarasota Police attempt to locate 31-year-old man
Sarasota Police are attempting to locate Jesse King, 31, due to concern for his wellbeing.
10/06/2023 10:20 AM
Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch Travels to DC to Advocate for Issues Impacting Sarasota, Other Municipalities
Commissioner Ahearn-Koch traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to meet with members of Florida’s congressional delegation and advocate for key federal issues that affect municipalities, including the The City of Sarasota.
10/05/2023 10:30 AM
Online Safety Warning: Beware of tech support scam
The Sarasota Police Department is issuing a crucial warning to our community regarding a widespread tech support scam that has recently emerged. Scammers are using deceptive email pop-ups on computers to solicit victims into contacting fraudulent tech support services.
10/04/2023 4:42 PM
Sexual Predator Notification for the City of Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department informs the public that Daniel Hull, 50, a sexual predator, has moved into the City of Sarasota.
10/03/2023 11:09 AM
Bay Runner ridership tops 250,000 passengers
The City of Sarasota’s free, award-winning Bay Runner trolley has reached another milestone, carrying 250,000 passengers since its launch in March 2022.
09/26/2023 10:15 AM
Sarasota woman sentenced to 138 months for 2020 traffic fatality
Alyssa Raffaele, 52, of Sarasota, was sentenced for a traffic fatality that occurred in September 2020 in the City of Sarasota.
09/18/2023 8:33 AM
Flood Insurance discount available to residents
Property owners in the City of Sarasota’s jurisdiction can receive up to a 25% discount on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insurance.
09/15/2023 1:30 PM
SBA Adds Two Primary Counties to Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Idalia
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the addition of two Florida counties to the disaster declaration for Hurricane Idalia that occurred on Aug. 27 through Sept. 4, enabling more Florida businesses and residents to be eligible to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans.
09/13/2023 1:15 PM
Red Cross inititiates Financial Assistance Program
American Red Cross is initiating its Financial Assistance Program. Residents can sign-up for appointments on the website: https://www.redcross.org/idalia or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
09/13/2023 11:25 AM