Early Preparation Leads to Informed Action

With Hurricane Season upon us, now is the time to take action to prepare yourself, your loved ones and your home.

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Sep
09

Understanding Medicare | North Port Library

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sep
10

Sarasota Tree Advisory Council

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Sep
10

Plant Powered Plate-Cooking Veggie Sushi | Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Sep
11

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep
11

9/11 Twenty-Five Year Commemoration

05:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Sep
14

First Evaluation Meeting: 262893MM Land Acquisition Services

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep
14

Englewood Community Redevelopment (CRA) Advisory Board

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sep
14

Traffic Advisory Council

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Sep
14

Fall Classical Concert Series: Woven | William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Library

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Sep
15

2nd Eval Meeting RPS 262885MN Arch Svcs NE Jail Addition

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Sep
16

Value Adjustment Board (VAB) Special Magistrate Orientation

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sep
16

Coastal Engineering Services for Casey Key Resiliency

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep
16

Bid opening 262883MF FDOT Project FM 452243-1 South River Rd - ITS Fiber - US 41 to Winchester Blvd.

02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Sep
18

Second Evaluation Meeting: 262858MM Marketing Services for Public Transit

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep
18

2nd Eval Meeting RPS 262886 CMAR-NE Jail Addition

01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Sep
19

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 22 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sep
19

Woodmere Bark

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sep
21

RFP No. 262895KR 1st Evaluation Meeting

01:00 PM - 04:59 PM
Sep
21

Fall Classical Concert: Undine | William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Sep
22

1st Evaluation Meeting: 262880MN CEI Services for Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility Central Cell

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep
23

OneBlood Bus | North Port Library

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sep
23

Second Evaluation Meeting: 262893MM Land Acquisition Services

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sep
26

National Public Lands Day and Take a Child Outside Week

08:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Sep
29

Phillippi Creek Maximum Allowable Dredging

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Oct
01

Lender Information Session: Sarasota County SHIP Purchase Assistance

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oct
01

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Oct
02

Alligator Creek Stream Restoration Groundbreaking

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Oct
02

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
02

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
07

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
09

2nd Evaluation Meeting: 262880MN CEI Services for Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility Central Cell

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Oct
09

Witches Night Out

05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Oct
10

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
12

RFP No. 262895KR 2nd Evaluation Meeting

01:00 PM - 04:59 PM
Oct
13

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits! | Shannon Staub Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Oct
13

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Oct
19

First Evaluation Meeting - 262903FB Engineering Services for Carlton Water Treatment Plant Backup Power Improvements

01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Oct
20

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Oct
21

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
23

Turtle Beach Campground - Family Fall Fest

01:00 PM - Oct, 25 11:00 AM
Oct
27

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Oct
29

Understanding Medicare | North Port Library

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nov
01

Publishing Day and Author Fair | Selby Library

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Nov
03

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Nov
04

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
04

Off the Page: Dalia Colón | Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Nov
05

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Nov
05

2nd Evaluation Meeting - Engineering Services for Carlton Water Treatment Plant Backup Power Improvements

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Nov
06

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
06

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
06

North Jetty Food Truck Rally

05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Nov
07

Off the Page: Family Day | Shannon Staub Library

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
07

Off the Page: Anthony Horowitz | Selby Library

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Nov
10

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Nov
12

Off the Page: Nathaniel Philbrick | Riverview Performing Arts Center

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Nov
13

Off the Page: Brad Meltzer | Venice Performing Arts Center

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Nov
14

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 4 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
14

Off the Page: Craig Johnson | Selby Library

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Nov
17

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Nov
18

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
19

Off the Page: Kate Quinn | Venice Community Center

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Nov
20

North Jetty Food Truck Rally

05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Nov
24

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Dec
01

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Dec
02

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
03

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Dec
04

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
04

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
04

North Jetty Food Truck Rally

05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dec
08

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Dec
12

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 17 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
15

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Dec
16

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
18

North Jetty Food Truck Rally

05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dec
22

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Dec
29

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Dec
30

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Jan
05

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Jan
12

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Jan
13

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Jan
19

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Jan
26

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Jan
27

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Feb
02

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Feb
09

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Feb
10

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Feb
16

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Feb
23

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Feb
24

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Mar
02

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Mar
09

Taco Tuesdays in the Park

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Mar
10

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Mar
24

Phillippi Farmhouse Market

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
More Events

Volunteer and Explore Nature on Sept. 26 for National Public Lands Day and Take a Child Outside Week

Free Community Cleanup in Laurel/Nokomis set for Saturday, Sept. 19

Best-selling Authors Headline Sarasota County’s 2026 Off the Page Celebration

$1.7 Million Available for Sarasota County Home Purchase, Rehabilitation Assistance

Sarasota County offices closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day

Sarasota County names new Director of Health and Human Services

Free Community Cleanup in Newtown set for Saturday, Aug. 22

Community Invited to Learn About Proposed Changes to Fire Rate Assessments and Service Fees

Top 5 finalists announced for Sarasota Libraries' 2027 One Book Program

Sarasota County’s 2025 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report Now Available

Sarasota County names new Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

Be Ready Together: Prepare now for hurricane season

Hurricane season is almost here, and Sarasota County officials encourage residents, businesses and visitors to take steps now to prepare. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.

Sarasota County Libraries Launches 2026 Summer Learning Program with Expanded Reading Challenge

Sarasota County library cardholders can now access ABCmouse from home for free

Storm surge poles installed to increase awareness of dangers ahead of hurricane season

Sarasota County has installed two colorful poles on Siesta and Manasota beaches, with a third pole planned for North Jetty Beach this spring.

Sarasota County remains under a one-day per week watering schedule with stricter hours beginning Friday, April 3

Sarasota County remains under a one-day per week watering schedule with stricter hours beginning Friday, April 3.

Speakers announced for Sarasota County’s Community Conversation on Hurricane Preparedness

More information on the speakers can be found at scgov.net/CommunityConversations.

Sarasota County earns Tree City USA recognition

Sarasota County to host Community Conversations event on Hurricane Preparedness

Community members are invited to a free Community Conversation on Hurricane Preparedness hosted by Sarasota County and partner agencies from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota.

Daylight saving a reminder to change smoke alarm batteries

The Sarasota County Fire Department encourages the community to use the time change on Sunday, March 8 as an opportunity to check and replace batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
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