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Beachgoers reminded Lido Beach is Fido-free
Two new video messages remind beachgoers that Lido Beach is a Fido-free zone. The brief videos produced by the City of Sarasota in partnership with Audubon Florida focus on the unintended consequences of dogs at the beach, including harmful impacts on wildlife and water quality.
09/07/2021 9:04 AM
Florida Secures Approval of Major Disaster Declaration from FEMA, Impacted Residents Can Apply
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that Florida secured approval of a major disaster declaration for Hurricane Debby from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
08/12/2024 8:18 AM
Gillespie Course reopens May 31
The newly renovated 9-hole Gillespie Course at Bobby Jones Golf Club will reopen Friday, May 31!
05/31/2024 9:00 AM
Free “Wi-Fi in the Parks” program now online
The free “Wi-Fi in the Parks” program is now complete as all four parks are completely online.
04/01/2024 8:00 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
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
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
City Hall to observe Presidents Day holiday Feb. 20
City administrative offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.
02/17/2023 9:01 AM
City Hall to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday;
City administration offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
01/09/2023 10:59 AM
City offices to observe Christmas, New Year’s holidays; Garbage, recycling collection schedules unaffected
City administration offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 for New Year’s Day.
12/15/2022 12:19 PM
St. Armands tree lighting ceremony set for Dec. 2
Kick off the holiday season with the inaugural lighting of the brilliant, new super-sized tree on St. Armands Circle at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
11/28/2022 11:19 AM
City offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday; Garbage collection schedule changes
City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
11/22/2022 12:15 PM
Veterans Day Parade set for Friday, Nov. 11
The City of Sarasota, in conjunction with the Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee, will host its annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11.
11/10/2022 8:40 AM
City administrative offices closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day
City administrative offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
11/10/2022 8:30 AM
Free Wi-Fi in the Parks ceremony rescheduled for Nov. 15
Due to Tropical Storm Nicole, the Free Wi-Fi in the Parks pilot program ceremony set for Thursday has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 2523 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
11/09/2022 11:35 AM
Free Wi-Fi in the Parks program kicks off with cord-cutting ceremony
UPDATE (Nov. 9) - This event has been RESCHEDULED due to Tropical Storm Nicole. The ceremony will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 2523 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
11/04/2022 9:00 AM
Free Youth After Hours Event at Payne Park Tennis Center
The City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Sarasota Police Department, Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, and Payne Park Tennis Center to present “K.O.P.S. Teen Tennis Night” on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
11/03/2022 7:00 PM
City of Sarasota fall events
The City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to present an exciting variety of festive fall events – with something fun for everyone!
10/17/2022 3:25 PM
The Bay Park announces free 10-Day Grand Opening – October 14-23
The Bay announces the official opening of the park on Friday, October 14, 2022, kicking off with 10 Days at The Bay, a ten-day grand opening celebration.
09/29/2022 5:00 PM
City administrative offices to close for Labor Day on Sept. 5
City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day.
08/29/2022 4:30 PM