County approves land agreement with Mote

Sarasota County Commissioners approved the omnibus agreement with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium on Wednesday, Jan. 30, which serves as the overarching document for all subsequent agreements with Mote, including the short-term lease and conveyance of land near Nathan Benderson Park.

01/30/2019

Sarasota County to host flood zone workshops

Sarasota County will host a series of educational flood zone workshops throughout 2019 at several county libraries.

01/23/2019

Sarasota County earns Green Supply Chain Award

Sarasota County Government Materials Management team has earned the Supply and Demand Chain Executive Award for the second consecutive year

01/04/2019 12:54 PM

Two county commissioners sworn in

The Board of County Commissioners recognized newly elected Christian Ziegler and welcomed back Alan Maio, who will be serving his second term, on Tuesday morning during a swearing-in ceremony.

11/20/2018 10:45 AM

Next director named for Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources

Nicole Rissler has accepted the offer to become the new director of Sarasota County's Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department. Rissler has served with Sarasota County Government since 2016, when she was hired as the department's deputy director. She previously worked with Visit Sarasota

11/08/2018 3:51 PM

Sarasota/Manatee MPO wants to hear from you!

The community is invited to participate in the Transform Tomorrow 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan General Survey. Feedback from the public will help the Sarasota/Manatee MPO understand the community’s transportation concerns, needs, and desires.

04/23/2019

2019 NEST Calendar now available

Sarasota County's 2019 NEST Calendar is now available at county facilities, while supplies last. Each year, the Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team (NEST) produces the calendar, which supports the county's goal of environmental stewardship. It cultivates a strong conservation ethic in the

12/12/2018

Hines chosen as 2019 county commission chair

The Board of County Commissioners selected Charles Hines, District 5, as chair and Michael Moran, District 1, as vice chair for 2019 during its annual retreat Friday. Alan Maio, District 4, will serve as Pro Tem.

12/07/2018

County and Mote agree on terms for proposed aquarium site

Sarasota County Commissioners approved a term sheet with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium on Wednesday that outlines details to locate a new aquarium at Sarasota County's Nathan Benderson Park

10/24/2018 1:36 PM

County earns national parks accreditation

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has earned accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), joining only 22 other agencies in Florida to earn the same honor.

09/24/2018

'No Swim' advisories issued for two beaches

As a precaution, Sarasota County health officials have issued a "No Swim" advisory for the following beaches: • Venice Pier Beach • North Jetty Beach

09/13/2018

Annual Extension plant sale Oct. 13

Circle Oct. 13 on your calendars so you don't miss the chance to get great plants and advice for your landscape and to learn how Sarasota County Extension can help you.

09/04/2018

"No Swim" Advisory Lifted for Longboat Key Beach

08/30/2018

"No Swim" advisories lifted for Lido and Venice Pier beaches

08/28/2018

"No Swim" Advisory Lifted for Brohard Beach

08/27/2018

"No Swim" Advisory Lifted for Siesta Beach

A "No Swim" advisory issued Thursday, August 23rd. for Siesta Beach has been lifted. Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County officials received testing results today that were at a satisfactory level meeting.

08/24/2018

'No Swim' advisories issued for Sarasota County Beaches

08/23/2018

Early voting for primary ends Saturday, Aug. 25

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner is reminding voters that early voting for the Aug. 28 primary election will end Saturday, Aug. 25.

08/21/2018 9:50 AM

Early voting scheduled for August 28 primary election

Early voting for the August 28 primary election will begin on Saturday, August 18 and continue through Saturday, August 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner announced today.

08/13/2018

'No Swim' advisory issued for Sarasota County Beach

As a precaution, Sarasota County health officials have issued a "No Swim" advisory for the following beach: • Ringling Causeway The amount of enterococcus bacteria found during water quality testing on Thursday, August 9 was outside acceptable limits.

08/09/2018