Newsletter Archive

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City News

Nov. 14, 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday, Hart's Landing, Palm Trees Relocated
Oct. 31, 2025 Grinch Sightings, The Bay's 3rd Anniversary, Veterans Day
Oct. 17, 2025 Shred Stock, A Taste of Newtown, Prescription Drug Take Back
Oct. 3, 2025 Flood Insurance, Public Art, Neighborhood Canopy Program
Sept. 12, 2025 N. Tamiami Trail Construction, Family Fest, Restoring Sarasota
Aug. 29, 2025 Labor Day, Van Wezel Season, Attainable Housing
Aug. 15, 2025 New Water Utility Billing System, Transportation Chapter Update, School Zone Reminder
Aug. 1, 2025 Proposed FY 2025-26 Budget, Hurricane Recovery, Van Wezel Subscriptions
July 18, 2025 Lido Beach Renourishment, Transportation Survey, SPD Citizens Academy
May 16, 2025 Memorial Day, Nature Park, Gateless Garages
May 2, 2025 Hurricane Preparedness, Ringling Bridge Street Lights, Sustainability
April 18, 2025 Rosemary District Parking, Engineer of the Year, Beetlejuice
April 4, 2025 Tree Giveaway, Helene & Milton Recovery, City Manager Search
March 14, 2025 EcoRover, Sister Cities, Shred Stock
Feb. 28, 2025 New City Attorney, Hurricane Preparedness, Traffic Calming Plan
Feb. 14, 2025 Presidents Day, Traffic Calming, S. Osprey Ave. Utilities Improvement Project
Jan. 31, 2025 Florida Highwaymen Exhibit, School Zone Safety, Poly Celebration
Jan. 17, 2025 MLK Day, New Public Art, Derelict Vessels
Jan. 3, 2025 Ringling/Pine Roundabout, New Public Art, Van Wezel Reopens

Nov. 15, 2024 Storm Recovery, Flood Insurance, Advisory Board Openings
Nov. 1, 2024 Storm Recovery, Veterans Day, School Ave. Greenway Extension
Oct. 18, 2024 Hurricane Milton - Storm Recovery
Oct. 4, 2024 Hurricane Helene - Storm Recovery
Sept. 13, 2024 Powerboat Grand Prix, Friday Fest, School Ave. Greenway Expansion
Aug. 15, 2024 Hurricane Debby Recovery, SPD Emergency Response Team, Job Spotlight
Aug. 2, 2024 Monitoring the Tropics, Website Survey, Back to School
July 12, 2024 Report Flooding Losses, Ask Our Architects, K9 Certifications
June 28, 2024 July 4th Holiday, Parking Changes, New Public Art
May 17, 2024 Friday Fest, Memorial Day, Hurricane Preparedness
May 3, 2024 Newtown Historic District, Budget Town Hall, Theatre Camp
April 12, 2024 Workforce Attainable Housing, Ringling/Pine Roundabout, Main Street Visioning
March 29, 2024 Sidewalk Connectivity, Centennial Park Boat Ramp, Take a Walk in the Park
March 15, 2024 Main Street Visioning, Wi-Fi in the Parks, Aqua Egg Hunt
March 1, 2024 Flood Awareness, Tree Incentivization, Job Spotlight
Feb. 16, 2024 Presidents Day Hours, Main Street Visioning, Legacy Business Program
Feb. 2, 2024 Neighborhood Canopy Program, Bayfront Park, Highwaymen Lectures
Jan. 12, 2024 MLK Day, Painting with SPD, Bayfront Park Playground Update

Dec. 1, 2023 Holiday Season, Bobby Jones Update, Legacy Trail Extension
Nov. 17, 2023 Thanksgiving Holiday, Complete Streets Survey, Bobby Jones Golf Club & Nature Park
Nov. 3, 2023 Bay Runner, Veterans Day, Bobby Jones Club & Nature Park
Oct. 13, 2023 The Bay Turns One, Veterans Day Parade, Job Spotlight
Sept. 29, 2023 Fruitville Road, Purple Ribbon Committee, Major League Dad
Sept. 15, 2023 Flood Insurance, Vote for The Bay, Friday Fest
Sept. 1, 2023 Idalia Damage, Labor Day, SPD Citizens Academy
Aug. 30, 2023 After the Storm: Hurricane Idalia
Aug. 18, 2023 Legacy Trail Connector, Purple Ribbon Committee, Mature Trees
Aug. 4, 2023 Bobby Jones Golf Club, Friday Fest, Advisory Board Openings
July 14, 2023 Mosquito Awareness, SPD Accreditation, Mobility Options
May 12, 2023 Hurricane Preparedness, Memorial Day Parade, Swim Lessons
April 28, 2023 Arbor Day, Cinco de Mayo, Public Art
April 14, 2023 Leonard Reid House, Earth Day, Van Wezel Broadway Season
March 31, 2023 Spring Fling Festival, Lock Your Vehicles, Art in the Roundabouts
March 17, 2023 Scooter/Bicycle Sharing, SPD Podcast, Job Spotlight
March 3, 2023 Bobby Jones Golf Club, Newtown CRA, Pedestrian Safety
Feb. 17, 2023 Presidents Day, Recycling, Attainable Housing
Feb. 3, 2023 US 41-Gulfstream Ave., Bayfront Park Playground, Advisory Board Vacancies
Jan. 13, 2023 MLK Day, Bay Runner/Veo Ridership, Job Fair

Dec. 30, 2022 New Year's Eve, Insurance Deductible Help, Cultural Arts Exhibit Open House
Nov. 4, 2022 Veterans Day, Wi-Fi in the Parks, Tennis Ball Recycling
Oct. 14, 2022 Storm Debris Pickup, Fall Festivities, Engineering Design Criteria
Sept. 2, 2022 Utilities Update, Labor Day, Ringling Trail
Aug. 12, 2022 Shade Avenue, Fishing Line Recycling, St. Armands Garage Award
July 29, 2022 Bobby Jones Golf Club, Advisory Boards, Fresh Fridays
July 15, 2022 Ringling Bridge Bus Lane, Lido Beach Pool, Friday Fest
July 1, 2022 July 4th Events, Mobility Award, St. Armands Concerts
May 13, 2022 Memorial Day, Complete Streets, Solar Street Lights
April 29, 2022 New Police Chief, Public Art Conference, Seal Contest
April 15, 2022 Avenue of Art, Newtown Spring Festival, Arbor Day
April 1, 2022 Spring Festival, Bay Runner, Scooter/Bike Sharing
March 18, 2022 Scooter/Bike Sharing, Arlington Park Improvements, Employment Opportunities
March 4, 2022 Bobby Jones Golf Club, Bay Runner, Fredd Atkins Park
Feb. 18, 2022 Bay Runner Trolley, More Public Parking, Rosemary District Murals
Feb. 4, 2022 Public Art, Scooter/Bicycle Sharing, The Bay Park
Jan. 14, 2022 MLK Day, Orchestra in the Park, Bobby Jones Golf Club