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2021

August 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Utilities Billing Office resumes appointment-only in-person service.
August 9, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Development Services resumes appointment-only in-person service.
August 6, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Testing site returns to Robert L. Taylor Community Complex on August 7.
May 28, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through June 4.
May 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through May 28.
May 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through May 21.
May 12, 2021 COVID-19 Update: State-run COVID-19 testing sites in Sarasota to close.
May 7, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through May 14.
May 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Emergency Rental Assistance applications now available from Sarasota County.
April 30, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through May 7.
April 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through April 30.
April 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through April 23.
April 9, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through April 16.
April 2, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through April 9.
March 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through April 2.
March 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through March 26.
March 12, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through March 19.
March 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through March 12.
February 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through March 5.
February 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through February 26.
February 12, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through February 19.
February 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through February 12.
January 29, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through February 5.
January 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through January 29.
January 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through January 22.
January 8, 2021 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through January 15.

2020

December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through January 8.
December 23, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through January 1.
December 18, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through December 25.
December 11, 2020 Update: Lido Beach improvements, utility updates, and community transitions.
December 11, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through December 18.
December 4, 2020 Update: US 41-Fruitville Rd. Roundabout, online permitting, and tree grant opportunities.
December 4, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through December 11.
November 25, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through December 4.
November 20, 2020 Update: Thanksgiving holiday information, Unconditional Surrender updates, and Van Wezel events.
November 20, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through November 27.
November 13, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through November 20.
November 6, 2020 Update: New commissioners, mayor and vice mayor selections, and Veterans Day information.
November 6, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through November 13.
October 30, 2020 Update: Election Day reminders, Saprito Pier updates, and Performing Arts Center survey.
October 30, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through November 6.
October 23, 2020 Update: In-person meetings resume, Penny Surtax updates, and Myrtle Street improvements.
October 23, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through October 30.
October 16, 2020 Update: Roundabout education, Ringling Trail updates, and Lido Beach improvements.
October 16, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through October 23.
October 9, 2020 Update: CARES funding updates, watershed restoration progress, and The Bay Park updates.
October 9, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through October 16.
October 2, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through October 9.
October 2, 2020 Update: Unconditional Surrender survey results, face mask updates, and advisory board openings.
September 28, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Mask ordinance remains in place with education and encouragement.
September 25, 2020 Update: Leonard Reid House updates, parks improvements, and 2020 Census reminders.
September 25, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through October 2.
September 18, 2020 Update: Unconditional Surrender survey, COVID-19 financial assistance, and Lido Pavilion murals.
September 18, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through September 25.
September 16, 2020 COVID-19 Update: CARES Act funding applications now available.
September 11, 2020 Update: Selby Five Points Park updates, rent assistance programs, and virtual Parks & Rec activities.
September 11, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through September 18.
September 4, 2020 Update: Labor Day information, Myrtle Street improvements, and Saprito Pier/Werlin Park parking updates.
September 4, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through September 11.
September 6, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Rent assistance available for residents impacted by COVID-19.
August 28, 2020 Update: Rental assistance programs, backpack giveaway event, and Lift Station 87 updates.
August 28, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through September 4.
August 21, 2020 Update: Mask ordinance updates, MURT progress, and Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program.
August 21, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through August 28.
August 14, 2020 Update: US 41-Fruitville Rd. Roundabout updates, parking options, and Newtown Farmers Market.
August 14, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through August 21.
August 7, 2020 Update: Lido Beach updates, electric bill payment assistance, and historic preservation awards.
August 7, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through August 14.
July 31, 2020 Update: CARES Act funding updates, small business grants, and Partners for Green Places initiative.
July 31, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through August 7.
July 29, 2020 Update: Back to Business: Applications for small business grant program due August 7.
July 25, 2020 Update: Roundabout education, 2020 Census reminders, and Farmers Market updates.
July 24, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through July 31.
July 17, 2020 Update: Face covering requirements, Newtown federal grant updates, and Lido Beach improvements.
July 17, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through July 24.
July 10, 2020 Update: Lido Beach renourishment updates, shop local initiatives, and greenhouse gas inventory.
July 10, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through July 17.
July 8, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Clerk announces new dates for development application submittals.
July 2, 2020 Update: Fourth of July celebrations, face mask requirements, and St. Armands Garage award.
July 2, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Citywide public health emergency extended through July 10.
June 29, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Face masks required in City of Sarasota starting July 1.
April 17, 2020 Update: Small business loans, COVID-19 updates, and US 41 roundabout progress.
April 17, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Public health emergency extended; testing set in North Sarasota for April 21.
April 15, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Testing site to open in North Sarasota on April 17.
April 10, 2020 Update: Roundabout education, COVID-19 updates, and virtual Parks & Rec activities.
April 10, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Public health emergency extended; public urged to wear protective masks in public.
April 9, 2020 COVID-19 Update: A message from Vice Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie.
April 9, 2020 COVID-19 Update: A message from Van Wezel Executive Director Mary Bensel.
April 4, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Heat map shows Sarasota COVID-19 hot spots.
April 4, 2020 COVID-19 Update: A message from District 2 City Commissioner Liz Alpert.
April 3, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Public health emergency extended; City Commission workshop on April 6.
April 3, 2020 Update: COVID-19 updates, 2020 Census reminders, and permitting updates.
April 3, 2020 COVID-19 Update: A message from At-Large City Commissioner Hagen Brody.
April 1, 2020 COVID-19 Update: A message from Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch.
March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Small business economic recovery webinars to be held.
March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Update: A message from District 1 City Commissioner Willie Charles Shaw.
March 30, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Time periods for development permits/applications; Van Wezel closure extended.
March 28, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Boat ramps and Bird Key Park parking lot to close; city-by-city reporting urged.
March 27, 2020 Update: COVID-19 response updates and community resources.
March 26, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Public health emergency extended; gatherings of 10 or more prohibited.
March 24, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Playgrounds and park amenities to close.
March 23, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Building Division drop box available for submissions.
March 23, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Selby Five Points Park closure and bridge pedestrian updates.
March 20, 2020 Update: Special edition COVID-19 update.
March 20, 2020 Update: COVID-19 updates, Lido Beach renourishment, and Parks & Recreation news.
March 20, 2020 Update: Special edition COVID-19 update.
March 19, 2020 Update: Special edition COVID-19 update.
March 13, 2020 Update: Public health emergency declared, 2020 Census reminders, and Sarasota in Motion updates.
March 6, 2020 Update: Coronavirus updates, 2020 Census reminders, and LEED city grant information.
March 3, 2020 Update: Special edition on Coronavirus and US 41-Fruitville Rd. updates.
February 28, 2020 Update: US 41-Fruitville Rd. roundabout progress, Lemon Ave. streetscape grand reopening, and bike share updates.
February 21, 2020 Update: Coon Key MURT updates, US 41-Fruitville Rd. roundabout progress, and crosswalk safety reminders.
February 14, 2020 Update: Presidents Day information, US 41-Fruitville Rd. roundabout updates, and new fishing pier.
February 7, 2020 Update: US 41-Fruitville Rd. roundabout updates, Lido Pavilion progress, and public art installations.
January 31, 2020 Update: Walking and biking improvements, Lido Beach updates, and mini reef installations.
January 24, 2020 Update: The Mark development updates, proposed fish farm, and Legacy Award recipients.
January 17, 2020 Update: MLK Day events, US 41 traffic pattern updates, and Bobby Jones Golf Club progress.
January 10, 2020 Update: Lemon Ave. streetscape updates, Whitaker Gateway Park pier, and home repair assistance programs.

2019

December 20, 2019 Update: Holiday hours, sustainability tips, and Payne Park playground updates.
December 13, 2019 Update: Lido Beach updates, St. Armands Garage awards, and new recycling receptacles.
December 6, 2019 Update: Holiday parades, Orange Ave. resurfacing, and Lemon Ave. streetscape progress.
November 22, 2019 Update: Thanksgiving holiday information, US 41-Fruitville roundabout updates, and Lift Station 87 progress.
November 15, 2019 Update: Bobby Jones workshop, skate park updates, and Citizens' Academy information.
November 8, 2019 Update: Mayor and vice mayor selections, Veterans Day events, and 2020 Census reminders.
November 1, 2019 Update: US 41-Fruitville Rd. roundabout updates, Bark-o-Ween event, and decorative tree lights.
October 25, 2019 Update: Farmers Market updates, reverse trade show, and public art program highlights.
October 18, 2019 Update: Halloween events, Bobby Jones Golf Club updates, and Sarasota in Motion progress.
October 11, 2019 Update: Lemon Ave. streetscape updates, Bobby Jones Golf Club progress, and St. Armands Circle voting.
October 4, 2019 Update: Homelessness response updates, Bobby Jones Golf Club progress, and Trunk-or-Treat event.
September 27, 2019 Update: Lido Pavilion updates, US 41-Fruitville Rd. roundabout progress, and National Night Out event.
September 20, 2019 Update: US 41-Fruitville Rd. roundabout updates, Lido Beach progress, and Lemon Ave. streetscape improvements.
September 13, 2019 Update: Recycling updates, Parks & Rec website launch, and MLK Park makeover.
September 6, 2019 Update: Emergency preparedness tips, downtown parking updates, and roundabout art installations.
August 30, 2019 Update: Hurricane Dorian preparations, Labor Day holiday information, and smart traffic updates.
August 23, 2019 Update: Lido Beach updates, Halloween planning, and CEO training program.
August 16, 2019 Update: Lift Station 87 updates, #CityHallSelfie Day, and nonprofit grant opportunities.
August 9, 2019 Update: Lifeguard shortage updates, Lemon Ave. streetscape progress, and skate park improvements.
August 2, 2019 Update: Pet waste and water quality initiatives, solar certification, and procurement awards.
July 26, 2019 Update: Community Care Court updates, pedestrian safety initiatives, and Parks & Recreation social media highlights.
July 19, 2019 Update: Public art installations, preliminary millage rate, and Jr. Golf Camp updates.
July 12, 2019 Update: Public art updates, downtown parking improvements, and Lemon Ave. streetscape progress.
June 28, 2019 Update: July 4th holiday hours, Lemon Ave. streetscape updates, and summer camp information.
June 21, 2019 Update: FDEP Secretary visit, energy efficiency makeovers, and Sarasota in Motion updates.
June 14, 2019 Update: Roundabout updates, security screenings, and trolley tours.
June 7, 2019 Update: Sarasota in Motion updates, recycling hazards, and MURT extension progress.
May 24, 2019 Update: Memorial Day parade, Lido Pool updates, and water quality summit.
May 17, 2019 Update: Lemon Ave. streetscape updates, PACE workshop, and urban birding event.
May 10, 2019 Update: Gateway signs, single-stream recycling updates, and Sarasota in Motion progress.
May 3, 2019 Update: Homelessness updates, Lemon Ave. streetscape progress, and Big Brothers Big Sisters event.
April 26, 2019 Update: Osprey/Bahia Vista repaving, affordable housing initiatives, and workforce training programs.
April 19, 2019 Update: Bay cleanup efforts, Earth Day events, and Aqua Egg Hunt.
April 12, 2019 Update: Old recycling bins, tree giveaway, and grants awarded.
April 5, 2019 Update: Recycling updates, Van Wezel record, and Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge.
March 29, 2019 Update: Single-stream recycling updates, recycling facility tour, and Lift Station 87 progress.
March 22, 2019 Update: Shoreline rehabilitation, emergency preparedness tips, and budget input opportunities.
March 15, 2019 Update: Solar panel installations, Citizens Academy updates, and recycling reminders.
March 8, 2019 Update: Recycling updates, Farmers Market attendance, and The Bay progress.
March 1, 2019 Update: New recycling carts, Lido Pavilion updates, and Arlington Park Cross Fit event.
February 15, 2019 Update: Solar power initiatives, Presidents Day information, and St. Armands Parking District updates.
February 8, 2019 Update: St. Armands Parking District updates, Lido Beach progress, and tennis tournament.
February 1, 2019 Update: Music Half Marathon, ParkMobile app updates, and public art installation.
January 25, 2019 Update: Lido Beach updates, U.S. Civil Rights Trail, and Ready for 100 initiative.
January 18, 2019 Update: MLK Day events, parking changes, and new playground updates.
January 11, 2019 Update: Community survey, bird count event, and calls to artists.

2018

December 21, 2018 Update: Holiday hours, reflections on 2018, and Reindeer Games event.
December 14, 2018 Update: Lido renourishment updates, St. Armands Parking District, and community survey.
December 7, 2018 Update: Lemon Ave. streetscape updates, public art mural, and 10th St./US 41 construction.
November 30, 2018 Update: Holiday shopping and parade information, Boat Parade of Lights, and FDOT US 41 open house.
November 21, 2018 Update: Thanksgiving holiday hours, coyote education, and Laurel Park playground updates.
November 16, 2018 Update: Lido Beach renourishment updates, USF architecture students, and gingerbread house making event.
November 9, 2018 Update: Lido Beach renourishment updates, Veterans Day events, and acrobat training.
November 2, 2018 Update: Stormwater improvements, Newtown community cleanup, and free movie night.
October 26, 2018 Update: Mobility Day event, FDEP grant updates, and Saprito Pier cleanup.
October 19, 2018 Update: Citizens' Academy updates, living seawall project, and dog costume contest.
October 12, 2018 Update: Lido Beach erosion updates, SNN 'City Report', and living seawall project.
September 28, 2018 Update: Lido Beach emergency renourishment updates, parks transition, and living seawall project.
September 21, 2018 Update: Red Tide updates, Farmers Market news, and Bobby Jones improvements.
September 14, 2018 Update: Red Tide updates, new dog park, and Florida Housing Coalition event.
September 7, 2018 Update: Red Tide updates, city population growth, and Van Wezel ticket sales.
August 31, 2018 Update: Labor Day events, Red Tide updates, and dog park grand opening.
August 24, 2018 Update: Red Tide updates, St. Armands Garage progress, and US 41 water main replacement.
August 17, 2018 Update: Red Tide updates, BOLD murals, and Lido hurricane preparedness.
August 10, 2018 Update: CodeRED updates, wayfinding improvements, and RLTCC Teen Summer Camp.
August 3, 2018 Update: Tiny homes initiative, public art process, and Jr. Golf Camp updates.
July 27, 2018 Update: Public art installation, Antonio Blakeney Basketball Camp, and solar co-op updates.
July 20, 2018 Update: Osprey Ave. updates, sustainability recognition, and Woodlawn Cemetery improvements.
July 13, 2018 Update: Municipal Auditorium renovation, HUD Secretary Ben Carson visit, and Parks & Rec job openings.
July 6, 2018 Update: Solar co-op updates, water quality initiatives, and North South Golf Championship.
June 29, 2018 Update: July 4th holiday events, Powerboat Grand Prix, and Osprey Ave. updates.
June 22, 2018 Update: Gabby Giffords visit, Ready for 100 initiative, and The Bay updates.
June 15, 2018 Update: Lido shoreline updates, Jr. Golf Camp, and internship program.
June 8, 2018 Update: Lido Beach erosion updates, Bobby Jones Master Plan, and Lift Station 87 progress.
June 1, 2018 Update: Lido Beach state of emergency, hurricane season preparedness, and The Bay & Boating updates.
May 25, 2018 Update: Done With The Gun initiative, Osprey Ave. resurfacing, and solar co-op updates.
May 18, 2018 Update: Roundabout opens, Compost-A-Thon event, and The Bay updates.
May 11, 2018 Update: Mayor and vice mayor selections, public art murals, and Orange/Ringling roundabout updates.
May 4, 2018 Update: Flood awareness, Tesla Powerwall technology, and restaurants & composting initiatives.
April 27, 2018 Update: US 41 pedestrian crosswalk updates, Bring Your Kids To Work Day, and summer loyalty club.
April 20, 2018 Update: St. Armands Parking District updates, Burns Court news, and Compost-A-Thon event.
April 13, 2018 Update: US 41 updates, Earth Day events, and new soccer field.
April 13, 2018 Update: US 41 updates, Earth Day events, and new soccer field.
March 23, 2018 Update: US 41/Gulfstream updates, RLTCC donation, and Southern Living accolades.
March 16, 2018 Update: First Watch Half Marathon, fire safety tips, and Roll & Stroll Sarasota event.
March 9, 2018 Update: US 41 updates, RLTCC maintenance, and Vintage Fair event.
February 16, 2018 Update: Mental health seminar, Presidents Day information, and Lido Pool heater updates.
February 9, 2018 Update: New website launch, US 41 updates, and Whitaker Bayou cleanup.
February 2, 2018 Update: New Utilities Director, Parks & Rec survey, and ADA Symposium.
January 26, 2018 Update: US 41 construction updates, Fredd Atkins Park improvements, and One Book event.
January 19, 2018 Update: Brotherhood of Men event, climate adaptation plan, and Hart's Landing updates.
January 5, 2018 Update: Homeless outreach, EV charging stations, and Winter Break Camp.

2017

December 22, 2017 Update: Holiday hours, Van Wezel holiday season, and US 41 updates.
December 15, 2017 Update: US 41 roundabouts updates, Ready for 100 initiative, and Winter Break Camp.
December 8, 2017 Update: St. Armands Garage updates, Bobby Jones Grille, and public art installations.
December 1, 2017 Update: Partnership policing, public art finalists, and holiday parades.
November 17, 2017 Update: Thanksgiving holiday hours, Bayfront Park recycling, and Orange/Ringling roundabout updates.
November 3, 2017 Update: Veterans Day parade, parking app updates, and community events.
October 27, 2017 Update: Storm debris updates, Age-Friendly Festival, and Children's Fountain event.
October 20, 2017 Update: State St. closure, job fair, and Fredd Atkins Park updates.
October 13, 2017 Update: Storm debris updates, FDOT meeting, and basketball clinic.
October 6, 2017 Update: Storm debris collection, Bayfront Park seawall updates, and Veterans Day parade.
September 29, 2017 Update: Storm debris collection, US 41 roundabouts updates, and 10th St. boat ramp.
September 22, 2017 Update: Post-Hurricane Irma updates and recovery efforts.
August 18, 2017 Update: RLTCC artificial turf field, climate adaptation plan meeting, and yard waste updates.
August 4, 2017 Update: Tropical Storm Emily updates, US 41 turn lane, and trash audit.
July 28, 2017 Update: Eloise Werlin Park restrooms, Lift Station 87 updates, and Lido Beach cleanup.
July 21, 2017 Update: Mermaid Fountain rededication, Paul Thorpe Park updates, and energy efficiencies.
July 14, 2017 Update: Osprey Ave. reopens, historic preservation grant, and collectibles fair.
June 23, 2017 Update: Osprey Ave. updates, Age-Friendly Sarasota initiative, and July 4th holiday events.
June 16, 2017 Update: Westin Hotel updates, Jr. Golf Camp, and finance award.
June 2, 2017 Update: Bird Key MURT updates, watering restrictions, and Bayfront Park seawall.
May 26, 2017 Update: Memorial Day events, Lift Station 87 updates, and young professionals initiative.
May 19, 2017 Update: FDOT road work, Bobby Jones Master Plan, and Sarasota Bay cleanup.
May 12, 2017 Update: Compost Awareness Week, Van Wezel usher recognition, and MURT updates.
May 5, 2017 Update: 10th St. boat ramp updates, Eloise Werlin Park, and Community Canopy initiative.
April 28, 2017 Update: Community Canopy updates, Pineapple Park, and summer loyalty club.
March 24, 2017 Update: Saprito Pier temporary closure, downtown shuttle, and Men's Sr City Championship.
March 17, 2017 Update: New Planning Director, microtunneling success, and St. Armands Garage updates.
March 10, 2017 Update: Traffic light retiming, FDOT meeting, and Garden Club award.
March 3, 2017 Update: MURT extension updates, Newtown Heritage Trail, and Blue + You Movie Night.
February 17, 2017 Update: Presidents' Day events, crime reduction updates, and smart parking initiatives.
February 10, 2017 Update: 10th St. boat ramp updates, ThisSpaceshipEarth.Org, and Lift Station 87 progress.
February 3, 2017 Update: Downtown circulator updates, Black History Month events, and Lift Station 87 progress.
January 27, 2017 Update: Shoreline protection updates, Bobby Jones walk-throughs, and Van Wezel recognition.
January 13, 2017 Update: MLK Day events, Bobby Jones Master Plan updates, and centenarian golfer.
January 6, 2017 Update: Traffic and transportation updates, tree relocation, and solar co-op.

2016

December 9, 2016 Update: Boat Parade of Lights, holiday hours, and New Year's Eve celebration.
December 2, 2016 Update: Lido Beach protection updates, holiday parade, and crime prevention tips.
November 18, 2016 Update: Thanksgiving holiday hours, SarasotaMOD, and Periscope updates.
November 10, 2016 Update: Veterans Day events, SMH Newtown Clinic, and Saprito Pier cleanup.
November 4, 2016 Update: FDOT construction updates, United Way garage sale, and Veterans Day events.
October 14, 2016 Update: American Greens updates, new Finance Director, and open office hours.
October 7, 2016 Update: Lift Station 87 updates, Happiest Seaside Town, and Day of Caring event.
September 23, 2016 Update: Climate change adaptation, solid waste rates, and Jr. Golf Clinic.
September 16, 2016 Update: New athletic field, Lift Station 87 updates, and New Greens updates.
August 5, 2016 Update: Lift Station 87 updates, sales tax holiday, and Pokemon Go event.
July 29, 2016 Update: Vue topping out, Osprey Ave. closure, and Blue + You Movie Night.
July 22, 2016 Update: Proposed budget, John D. MacDonald event, and Bobby Jones Tournament.
July 15, 2016 Update: Bayfront 20:20 updates, Osprey Ave. closure, and Arlington Park survey.
July 8, 2016 Update: Sunshine lawsuit ruling, Van Wezel video wall, and bond refunding.
June 24, 2016 Update: July 4 holiday events, Share the Beach initiative, and Coon Key Bridge opening.
June 17, 2016 Update: Active shooter training, Yoga in the Park, and Bird Key Bridges updates.
June 10, 2016 Update: Code compliance case closed, Green Team updates, and yard waste collection.
June 3, 2016 Update: Code compliance case updates, SPD Citizens Academy, and Facebook Live event.
May 27, 2016 Update: Mayor and vice mayor selections, Brownfield Symposium, and Solid Waste Division updates.
May 20, 2016 Update: Osprey Ave. project website, HARD:NOC graduation, and Newtown Farmers Market grant.
May 13, 2016 Update: Ban the Box initiative, Dr. MLK Jr. Way resurfacing, and golf camps.
May 6, 2016 Update: Cocoanut Ave. closure, St. Armands feedback, and free movie night.
April 29, 2016 Update: New Van Wezel website, call to artists, and SPD awards.
April 15, 2016 Update: Homeless updates, prescribed fire, and Towles Court art award.
March 18, 2016 Update: Traffic calming updates, SPD awards, and WSRQ radio.
March 11, 2016 Update: Newtown Farmers Market, FDOT bridge work, and Bobby Jones Golf Tournament.
March 4, 2016 Update: Climate adaptation updates, Dr. MLK Way improvements, and free movie night.
February 26, 2016 Update: Fruitville Rd. meeting, leadership award, and Lose Big Win Bigger event.
February 19, 2016 Update: 2nd St. Apartments updates, Pineapple Park improvements, and street teams article.
February 12, 2016 Update: Presidents' Day events, Pineapple Park improvements, and fitness challenge.
February 5, 2016 Update: Green Business Partnership, State St. Garage opening, and Employee of the Quarter.
January 29, 2016 Update: State St. Garage grand opening, Teens for Jeans event, and finance awards.
January 22, 2016 Update: Emergency alerts, Newtown on FDOT map, and new Purchasing Manager.
January 15, 2016 Update: MLK Day events, 'We Are Downtown' campaign, and landscaping makeover.

2015

December 18, 2015 Update: Emergency shelter updates, holiday hours, and VWPAH Gingerbread House event.
December 11, 2015 Update: Boat Parade of Lights, RLTCC holiday party, and new Visitor Center location.
December 4, 2015 Update: Downtown holiday parade, Employee of the Quarter, and City Hall elevator updates.
November 20, 2015 Update: Homeless updates, holiday garbage collection, and Dr. MLK Way improvements.
November 13, 2015 Update: Homeless updates, First Street improvements, and Veterans Day events.
November 6, 2015 Update: Master Lift Station rehab, PBS NewsHour feature, and Thanksgiving food drive.
October 30, 2015 Update: Housing First initiative, Halloween events, and Veterans Day parade.
October 23, 2015 Update: Landscape award, job fair, and United Way garage sale.
October 16, 2015 Update: Roundabout updates, downtown development, and new banners.
September 25, 2015 Update: Building permit record, tree updates, and Storm Ready® initiative.
September 18, 2015 Update: New British Greens, Lock Before You Leave campaign, and procurement award.
September 4, 2015 Update: Remembering Sen. Bob Johnson, Labor Day events, and osprey nest relocation.
August 28, 2015 Update: RLTCC field preparations, roundabout updates, and Newtown Conservation Historic District.
August 21, 2015 Update: Homeless updates, First Street improvements, and back-to-school information.
August 14, 2015 Update: Downtown businesses are open, RLTCC celebration, and Bobby Jones Golf Camp.
August 7, 2015 Update: Better Days for Our Bays initiative, State St. Garage retail space, and sales tax holiday.
July 24, 2015 Update: State St. Garage opens, White House forum, and Van Wezel renovations.
July 17, 2015 Update: Orange/Main roundabout updates, Payne Park playground, and golf camp.
July 10, 2015 Update: State St. Garage updates, Lift Station 87 progress, and Centennial Park deck.
July 2, 2015 Update: Holiday events, consent order closed, and proposed US 41 improvements.
June 26, 2015 Update: Holiday schedule, free trolley to Powerboat Races, and utilities bond rating.
June 12, 2015 Update: Payne Park playground updates, Home Rule award, and free movie night.
June 5, 2015 Update: New Rosemary District development, budget award, and North Water Tower Park improvements.
May 29, 2015 Update: State St. Garage updates, Savor Sarasota event, and Friday Fest.
May 22, 2015 Update: Memorial Day weekend edition.
May 15, 2015 Update: City Commissioners sworn in, State of the City address, and Law Enforcement Memorial Service.
May 8, 2015 Update: Newtown monuments, sustainability manager, and city election updates.
May 1, 2015 Update: DID Homeless Initiative funding, Homeless Veterans Stand Down, and Arbor Day event.
April 24, 2015 Update: Seeking Chronic Homeless Initiative Director, Facebook updates, and Law Enforcement Torch Run.
April 17, 2015 Update: Sister Cities visit, Fair Housing Seminar, and SPD recruiting grant.
April 10, 2015 Update: Homeless updates, green bike lanes, and basketball tournament.
April 3, 2015 Update: Honorary street dedication, new traffic signals, and Children's Fountain updates.
March 27, 2015 Update: State St. closures, SPD promotions, and Fruitville Park cleanup.
March 20, 2015 Update: Van Wezel box office record, city demographics, and New Urbanism class.
March 13, 2015 Update: Deep injection well updates, Hart's Landing, and Lido Beach restoration.
March 6, 2015 Update: Historic preservation markers, honorary street dedication, and Bobby Jones Golf specials.
February 27, 2015 Update: Eloise Werlin Park playground, solar energy updates, and Old Bradenton Rd. updates.
February 13, 2015 Update: Serious crime reduction, Presidents Day events, and flower baskets.
February 6, 2015 Update: Old Bradenton Rd. paving, Music Half Marathon, and State St. Garage updates.

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