City administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. No trash collection changes.Join us for two free City co-sponsored events celebrating America250:• Spirit of '76 block party: Friday, July 3 from 7-10 p.m. at Selby Five Points Park• 4th of July Fireworks on the Bay: Saturday, July 4 from 9-9:18 p.m. at Bayfront Park; weather permitting
Sarasota’s award-winning Art in the Roundabouts program is a signature initiative that blends public safety with public art.
By transforming traffic roundabouts into sites for landmark sculptures, the City creates memorable visual gateways that both beautify the streetscape and enhance driver awareness. These striking installations reflect Sarasota’s commitment to creative placemaking at the intersection of form and function.
"Poly" by Hou de Sousa
"Jumping Fish" by Jeffrey Laramore
"Bravo!" by Jorge Blanco
"Embracing Our Differences" by Blessing Hancock
The City of Sarasota's Art in the Roundabouts Program was awarded the 2021 Roundabout Standing Committee Innovative Roundabout of Merit Award by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. The award recognizes "Innovative Roundabouts of Merit". Read more about the award(PDF, 349KB).