City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas. Residential garbage collection will be delayed one day: Thursday regular pickup will be on Friday and Friday regular collection will occur on Saturday. Merry Christmas!
Nov. 7, 2025
Sarasota, FL: The City Commission unanimously selected At-Large City Commissioner Debbie Trice to serve as mayor and District 3 City Commissioner Kathy Kelley Ohlrich to serve as vice mayor for the next year.
The actions were taken during a special statutory meeting on Friday afternoon following the annual State of the City address as required by the City Charter.
District 2 City Commissioner Liz Alpert served as mayor for the past two years with now-Mayor Trice serving as vice mayor during the past year.
The City Commission’s next regular meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 17 at City Hall, 1565 First Street. City Commission meetings are livestreamed on the City of Sarasota website www.Sarasotafl.gov and City of Sarasota Facebook page.
Media Contact: News@sarasotafl.gov
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