To honor Memorial Day, Sarasota County Government offices will be closed Monday, May 25.
Commission Meeting (Budget Workshop)
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Laurel, Osprey, Venice, Nokomis Community Health Action Team (LOVN CHAT)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charter Review Board Meeting
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Painting in Youth Department (temporary service adjustments) | Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
12:00 AM - May, 30
Resume Workshop | William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Library
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Closure - Libraries and History Center
All Day
Memorial Day Concert
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Newtown Community Health Action Team (Newtown CHAT)
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Karaoke Night | North Port Library
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
The Mackle Family and the Development of South Florida | Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
262824RM Carlton Water Quality Monitoring 2nd Eval Meeting
Family Safety Alliance
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Building Newtown: Architecture and Community in Sarasota’s Historic Black Neighborhood | Sarasota County History Center
2nd Eval Mtg RFP 262833MN Sarasota County Adaptation Action Areas Project Consultant
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Kids' Summer Beach Runs
Commission Meeting
Seniors Advisory Council Meeting
Florida Reflections: What is it About This Man? The Enduring Relevance of Abraham Lincoln | Selby Library
Summer Kick-Off Party: DJ Music & Photo Booth with DJ Jamaal Day | Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Human Services Advisory Council Meeting
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
World Ocean Day
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
SRQ Con 2026 | Selby Library
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Summer Learning Kickoff Party | Gulf Gate Library
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Summer Learning Ice Cream Kickoff | Shannon Staub Library
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Administration Building Ribbon Cutting
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Summer Learning: Kickoff Party | William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
What's the Buzz with Bees | Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
First Evaluation Meeting - 262849FB Engineering Services for Fixed Span Bridge Rehabilitation, Repair, and Inspection
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Out of My Hands Juggling and Magic Show | Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Summer Learning Kick-off Party! | Elsie Quirk Library
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Blackburn Point Bridge Third Alternatives Public Meeting
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Sarasota County Fire Department Station 6 Open House
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Commission Meeting (Budget)
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Summer Learning: Mad Science: What do we know about H2O | William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Astralis Chamber Ensemble: Forest Whispers | William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
First Evaluation Meeting: 262844MM CEI Services for Transportation and Stormwater
Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits! | Selby Library
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Second Evaluation Meeting - 262849FB Engineering Services for Fixed Span Bridge Rehabilitation, Repair, and Inspection
Summer Learning: Legends of Johnny Appleseed Puppet Show | Gulf Gate Library
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Florida Reflections: America 250: An Opportunity for Civic Renewal | Selby Library
Butterfly/Native Plant Walk
What's the Buzz with Bees | North Port Library
Second Evaluation Meeting: 262844MM CEI Services for Transportation and Stormwater
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
First Evaluation Meeting - 262856FB CEI Services for Fruitville Rd. Widening - Debrecen Rd. to Lorraine Rd.
262865CG Siesta Key Community Master Plan
Baked into History: Stories Grown in Sarasota | Shannon Staub Library
Summer Learning UF/IFAS: The Tale of Atala and Coontie | North Port Library
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
All Day - until Jul, 04
Commission Board Recess
12:00 AM - Aug, 14
UF/IFAS: Color Your Landscape - The Magic of Caladiums | North Port Library
America 250 Celebration | Selby Library
Summer Learning: Giving Tree Drum Circle | William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Sarasota County Fire Department Station 19 Open House
Florida Folk Music | Elsie Quirk Library
02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Hawai'i | Elsie Quirk Library
Second Evaluation Meeting - 262856FB CEI Services for Fruitville Rd. Widening - Debrecen Rd. to Lorraine Rd.
Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits! | Osprey Library
Commission Meeting (Budget, if needed)
Sarasota County Fire Department Station 8 Open House
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sarasota County Fire Department Station 22 Open House
Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 Open House
Sarasota County Fire Department Station 4 Open House
Sarasota County Fire Department Station 17 Open House
Sarasota County Libraries Launches 2026 Summer Learning Program with Expanded Reading Challenge
Sarasota County offices closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day
Free Kids’ Summer Beach Runs Kick Off in June at Siesta and North Brohard Beaches
Community invited to celebrate World Ocean Day Saturday, June 6, at North Jetty Park
Sarasota County library cardholders can now access ABCmouse from home for free
Sarasota County Earns National Honors for Parks and Recreation Programs
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.
Burn ban now in effect due to dry conditions in Sarasota County
Burn ban lifted, continued caution urged as drought conditions persist
Burn ban lifted, Sarasota County Fire Department urges continued caution as drought conditions persist
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
In 2025, Sarasota County made meaningful progress through service enhancements, infrastructure investments, and initiatives that support our current residents, visitors, and future generations.
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