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N. Water Tower Park parking lot to temporarily close

Published on February 05, 2026

The parking lot off Rilma Ave. at the north entrance to N. Water Tower Park will be temporarily inaccessible to vehicles from Feb. 9 to Feb. 20, due to utility construction work in the area as part of the N. Trail Water Main Replacement project.

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SWFWMD announces watering restrictions

Published on January 30, 2026

The Southwest Florida Water Management District voted this week to declare a Modified Phase II “Severe” Water Shortage due to dry conditions, requiring residents in the District, which includes the City of Sarasota, to follow one-day-per-week watering restrictions effective Feb. 8 through July 1, 2026.

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City to replace all residential water meters

Published on January 30, 2026

The City of Sarasota will soon begin replacing all 17,000 residential water meters citywide to improve resiliency and metering accuracy. The project will begin in March 2026 and is expected to take two years to complete.

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“Heart & Soul on State Street” a Heartfelt Event in The Heart of Down

Published on January 28, 2026

Downtown Sarasota invites the community to experience a heartfelt Valentine's Day-inspired event in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Heart & Soul on State Street is an open-air celebration taking place on Friday, February 6, from 7 to 10 p.m. on State Street. The streets will transform into a gathering space filled with music and local vendors, and it is free for all ages.

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Lido Beach renourishment project begins Jan. 25

Published on January 23, 2026

Renourishment of Lido Beach will begin Sunday, Jan. 25. Lido Beach will remain open for the duration of the project. Sections of the beach may be temporarily inaccessible as renourishment takes place.

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City to co-host household hazardous waste collection event

Published on January 23, 2026

The City of Sarasota, in conjunction with Sarasota County, is hosting a drive-through household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 8 a.m. at Payne Park.

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Free business seminars offered for Newtown entrepreneurs

Published on January 23, 2026

Ignite your entrepreneurial journey and turn your vision into reality through Build Your Success in Newtown, a free business seminar series.

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Public invited to attend final Transportation Chapter Update meeting

Published on January 23, 2026

A public meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 1565 First St., where attendees can hear from and discuss with staff as they finalize a draft for the update Transportation Chapter of the Sarasota City Plan.

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JFCS of the Suncoast recognized for 40 years of service

Published on January 20, 2026

Founded in 1986, JFCS of the Suncoast has provided counseling and social services to individuals and families in the Sarasota-Manatee community for 40 years.

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FDOT to begin construction on S.R. 789 improvements Jan. 5

Published on January 17, 2026

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin construction on S.R. 789 from Bird Key Drive to Sunset Drive in Sarasota on Monday, January 5, 2026. The project will include the addition of dedicated bicycle and transit lanes on the bridge, drainage upgrades, and raising the seawall cap near Sunset Drive.

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N. Water Tower Park parking lot to temporarily close

SWFWMD announces watering restrictions

City to replace all residential water meters

“Heart & Soul on State Street” a Heartfelt Event in The Heart of Down

Lido Beach renourishment project begins Jan. 25

City to co-host household hazardous waste collection event

Free business seminars offered for Newtown entrepreneurs

Public invited to attend final Transportation Chapter Update meeting

JFCS of the Suncoast recognized for 40 years of service

FDOT to begin construction on S.R. 789 improvements Jan. 5

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