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Seven Ad Hoc Van Wezel Purple Ribbon Committee members selected by City Commissioners
The new seven-member committee will study financially sustainable options, as well as the use, purpose, and lease of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
07/17/2023 4:30 PM
Sarasota Police investigate string of auto burglaries
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a string of auto burglaries involving Kia vehicles that occurred in the area of Sarasota Ave at 40th Street on Monday morning, July 17, 2023. It is believed the same group of suspects is responsible for the crimes.
07/17/2023 11:33 AM
Sarasota Police investigate overnight shooting
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened around 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in the 1900 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota.
07/17/2023 9:53 AM
Sarasota Police Department Participating in Operation Southern Slow Down 2023
Officers with the Sarasota Police Department will participate in Operation Southern Slow Down beginning Monday, July 17, 2023. The Sarasota Police Department partners with law enforcement agencies throughout Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
07/14/2023 9:51 AM
Sarasota Police Department awarded re-accreditation status
The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA), in conjunction with the Florida Police Accreditation Coalition (FLA-PAC), met on Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Orlando and awarded the Sarasota Police Department with re-accreditation status.
07/12/2023 11:05 AM
6th Annual Sarasota Police Department ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ School Supply Drive July 19th – August 2nd
Students in Sarasota return to school on August 10, 2023. The Sarasota Police Department, in partnership with the community, wants to ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ with new school supplies for the upcoming school year for the fifth year in a row before students head back to class.
07/11/2023 8:27 AM
Health Officials Issue Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County and Manatee County (DOH-Sarasota and DOH-Manatee) have issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for Sarasota and Manatee counties.
06/30/2023 1:49 PM
City hosting public meeting regarding parklets June 21
The City of Sarasota is hosting a public meeting regarding parklets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, in the City Commission chambers at City Hall.
06/09/2023 8:57 AM
Sarasota Police Investigating Traffic Fatality
Sarasota Police officers are investigating a traffic fatality that happened just before 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in the 1100 block of N. Washington Blvd. (U.S. 301), Sarasota.
06/08/2023 3:03 PM
Sarasota Woman Arrested Following Shooting, Barricading Inside Home
Peggy Hinkle, 53, of Sarasota, is facing two charges of Attempted Murder following a shooting that happened in the 1100 block of Sylvan Drive, Sarasota, at about 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
06/08/2023 1:19 PM
Sarasota Police investigate Tuesday night shooting
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in the 1500 block of 20th Street, Sarasota.
06/07/2023 8:56 AM
Sarasota woman arrested for weekend shooting
A Sarasota woman has been arrested for a shooting that happened in the 700 block of Central Avenue, Sarasota, shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
06/04/2023 9:51 AM
Sarasota Police Department investigating fatal motorcycle crash
A motorcycle and a pick-up truck crashed at the intersection of S Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) and Grove Street.
06/02/2023 9:16 AM
Sarasota Police Department Investigating Fatal Crash
The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash that happened just after 2:45 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023, in the City of Sarasota.
06/01/2023 2:15 PM
Man calls Sarasota Police after shooting one person
Nevaun Chamberlain, 23, Sarasota County, is facing a charge of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm for a shooting that occurred in the City of Sarasota on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
05/30/2023 12:33 PM
Bay Runner hours to change June 1
Service changes for the popular Bay Runner take effect starting June 1, 2023.
05/25/2023 2:17 PM
High Visibility Enforcement Program Completed in the City of Sarasota
The Sarasota Police Department has completed its High Visibility Enforcement program to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.
05/23/2023 10:38 AM
Sarasota Police Partner with Community Organizations to Equip Students with iPads
The Sarasota Police Department, in partnership with the Deb Kabinoff Fund, the Sarasota Police Foundation, and UnidosNow, gifted iPads to 100 students at the 1500 North Orange Mobile Home Park on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
05/20/2023
Sarasota Police Department Holds 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony
Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche held the Sarasota Police Department 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The ceremony was held at the Sarasota Police Department, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota.
05/19/2023 10:50 AM
Sarasota Police Collect 30 Firearms at Second ‘Done with the Gun’ Turn-In Event
The Sarasota Police Department collected 30 firearms, including various rifles, handguns, shotguns, and various types of ammunition, during the second ‘Done with a Gun’ turn-in event held Saturday, May 13, 2023. The first event was held in January 2022, where 31 firearms were turned in.
05/15/2023 7:55 AM