Wanted: New and "Gently Used" Life Jackets, Kayak Paddles or Paddleboard Paddles

Donating new or used kayak paddles or paddleboard paddles will aid the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District in teaching youth about paddling safety and will allow youth in the community to learn a lifelong skill.

06/25/2020 11:52 AM

City giving away up to 50,000 masks to help stop spread of COVID-19

City of Sarasota staff will be giving away up to 50,000 protective face masks over the next week in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

06/25/2020 8:17 AM

The Newest Addition at Bayfront Park

The recently renovated restrooms at Bayfront Park are looking great, but did you know there was another new addition to the park?

06/18/2020 4:52 PM

Staying Fit Outdoors with the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District

Walking, running, and riding your bike are all great ways to stay fit this summer outside, but did you know the City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation District has more to offer?

06/12/2020 12:46 PM

POSTPONED - Payne Park Skate Park Concession License - Request For Proposal (RFP

The City of Sarasota hereby notifies all interested proposers and the general public that the Evaluation Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020 has been postponed as of June 12, 2020. The City may be moving in another direction.

06/10/2020 5:26 PM

City partially closing two streets this weekend to help local businesses

The City of Sarasota will facilitate two experimental partial street closures downtown this weekend in order to assist local businesses in the economic recovery from COVID-19.

05/20/2020 1:31 PM

City Commission votes to reopen Lido Beach

The City Commission on Monday voted to reopen Lido Beach to the public.

05/18/2020 7:01 PM

State COVID-19 testing site open daily in North Sarasota

05/16/2020 7:43 PM

Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex Pools Open May 29

The City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District will re-open Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex pools with limited hours. Public swim times will be Monday through Friday, 10 am - 4 pm, starting Friday, May 29, 2020.

05/14/2020 6:23 PM

City expands outdoor dining options for local restaurants

The City of Sarasota has created a new temporary outdoor café permit in an effort to aid local restaurants with a speedy economic recovery from the COVID-19 public health emergency.

05/13/2020 12:13 PM

Community encouraged to register for Alert Sarasota County

To help residents stay informed, Sarasota County is launching a mass-notification system called Alert Sarasota County, hosted by Everbridge, as part of a partnership with the state of Florida, the cities of Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Town of Longboat Key.

05/04/2020 8:14 AM

Lido Beach remains closed due to COVID-19 public health emergency

Lido Beach will remain closed while City of Sarasota officials continue to monitor local COVID-19 testing results during the public health emergency. The City will also review the action taken Wednesday by the Sarasota County Commission to allow limited access to other county beaches starting next

04/22/2020 2:04 PM

Two Virtual Earth Day Contests

The City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District is hosting two Virtual Earth Day Contests!

04/16/2020 4:49 PM

2020 Memorial Day Parade canceled

This year’s downtown Memorial Day Parade has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, organizers announced Monday.

04/13/2020 3:03 PM

Virtual Aqua Egg Hunt

Hunt for eggs in the Arlington Park pool, from the comfort of your own home, and win! The City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District is excited to bring citizens their Virtual Aqua Egg Hunt! It’s FREE to enter the hunt. Follow the rules below on how to win.

04/09/2020 11:54 AM

At-Home Spring Projects & Contests

The City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District is busy posting daily at-home crafts, health & wellness tips, contests and more, on social media

04/03/2020 4:21 PM

Building Division drop box to be available for plans, paperwork

In an effort to keep the construction industry moving during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the City of Sarasota’s Building Division will have a drop box available to the public for plans and other transmittals.

03/23/2020 4:07 PM

Selby Five Points Park to close for repairs

The City of Sarasota on Monday announced the closure of Selby Five Points Park as part of emergency orders related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

03/23/2020 12:42 PM

Lido Beach to close: City restricts on-premises alcohol sales

The City of Sarasota on Thursday temporarily ceased the sale of beer, wine and alcohol at restaurants each day after 9 p.m. as part of emergency orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/19/2020 5:45 PM

City recreational facilities to close this week; Public meetings scaled back

The City of Sarasota on Monday announced the suspension of organized events and activities at the City’s recreational facilities and a scaling back of upcoming public meetings to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

03/16/2020 5:50 PM