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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Aug
18

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

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Aug
18

First Evaluation Committee Meeting - 262879FB Engineering Services for St. Armands Resiliency & Flood Mitigation

09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Aug
19

Site Visit (Non-mandatory) - 262820MKM Vault Room & Oil Room Project

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Aug
19

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: 262900MM Outdoor Custodial Services for W Dearborn Street in Englewood

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Aug
19

Coastal Advisory Committee

03:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Aug
19

Sarasota Music Archive Jazz Happy Hour: Barbara Jordan Quintet | Selby Library

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Aug
21

Behavioral Health Stakeholders' Consortium

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Aug
21

Commission Meeting - Budget

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aug
22

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 8 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Aug
24

Jazz Jam SRQ | Selby Library

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Aug
25

County Administration Center Ribbon Cutting

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Aug
25

Commission Meeting

09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Aug
27

Start Eating the "Med Way": An Introduction to the Mediterranean Diet

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Aug
27

Start Eating the “Med Way”: An Introduction to the Mediterranean Diet | Elsie Quirk Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Aug
27

Mock Interview Workshop | Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Aug
27

Movie Club | North Port Library

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aug
31

First Evaluation Meeting: 262858MM Marketing Services for Public Transit

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sep
01

1st Eval Meeting RPS 262885MN Arch Svcs NE Jail Addition

01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Sep
02

Second Evaluation Meeting - 262879FB Eng. Svcs. St. Armands Resiliency & Flood Mitigation

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Sep
02

1st Eval Meeting RPS 262886 CMAR-NE Jail Addition

02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Sep
02

The Basics of Solar Energy for FL Homeowners

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Sep
03

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits! | North Port Library

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep
03

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sep
03

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Sep
04

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sep
09

Understanding Medicare | North Port Library

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sep
14

First Evaluation Meeting: 262893MM Land Acquisition Services

09:00 AM - 12:00 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
18

Second Evaluation Meeting: 262858MM Marketing Services for Public Transit

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep
18

2nd Eval Meeting RPS 262886 CMAR-NE Jail Addition

02:30 PM - 03:30 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

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

05:00 PM - 06:00 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

08:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
01

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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
10

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
13

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Oct
23

Turtle Beach Campground - Family Fall Fest

01:00 PM - Oct, 25 11:00 AM
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
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
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
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
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
12

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 17 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
18

North Jetty Food Truck Rally

05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
More Events

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.

Community survey opens to assess housing and community development needs

Residents and community organizations are invited to participate in a housing and community development survey from the Sarasota County Housing Enhancement and Redevelopment Office (HERO). The survey is available online through March 20, 2026.

Sarasota County Libraries launches “Culture Pass” to enhance access to local arts and culture

Nicole Rissler named assistant county administrator

Sarasota County acquires Nokomis property on Pocono Trail through Land Acquisition and Management Program

Sarasota County acquires property on Winson Avenue through Land Acquisition and Management Program

Walking on sunshine: Sunrise Beach Walks kick off at Siesta and Nokomis beaches
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