Notices

WHO: Local and National officials

WHAT: A conversation on hurricane preparedness

WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9 a.m.

9-10 a.m.: Doors open. Exhibitor and partner booths in courtyard

10 a.m. to noon: Presentations and panel in auditorium

Noon to 1 p.m.: Exhibitor and partner booths in courtyard

WHERE: Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota

WHY: To Hear from local, regional and national officials about:

Personal and home preparation, evacuation procedures, shelter options and special needs, vital resources, what to expect from national forecasting models in 2026

WHO: Breeze

WHAT: In-person Travel Training classes. The class is approximately two hours in duration. Participants will receive hands-on training and take-home resources. The training will also include instructions for using Breeze OnDemand, which provides curb-to-curb service upon request, and Breeze Plus.

WHEN: Feb, 23rd 9:30am - 11:30am

WHERE: 5303 Pinkney Ave, Sarasota

WHY: To teach people how to ride Breeze bus and trolley routes. Participants will learn how to plan a trip, catch the bus, pay for the fare and exit the bus safely.

WHO: Public Utilities Customer Service

WHAT: In-person help to sign into the new Customer Service Portal.

WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, Feb. 12 - Sarasota County Operations Building

1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19 - Robert L. Anderson Administration Building, Public Utilities Suite

4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 2070, Venice, FL 34293

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 26 - Sarasota County Operations Building

1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Pre-registration is not required. All customers must have an active email address and have their bank account information (account number and routing number) or a credit/debit card to register for the customer self-service portal.

WHO: Sarasota County Parks and Rec

WHAT: Brown Bag Concert Series

WHEN: Every Thursday in February and March, noon to 1 p.m.

Bands:

Feb. 5: Easy Street

Feb. 12: Sun Coast Jazz Ambassadors Big Band

Feb. 19: John Sollazzo

Feb. 26: Good Time Groove Band

March 5: Stephen Ditchfield

March 12: Suncoast Swing Band

March 19: Jimmy Mazz

March 26: Barry and the Boomers

WHERE: Phillippi Estate Park Gazebo - 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

WHY: Annual Concert Series

WHO: Sarasota County Parks and Rec

WHAT: One-mile, self-guided recreational beach walks. There is a one-time registration fee of $5. Only credit cards will be accepted

WHEN: Feb. 4 to March 26, between 8-9:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Wednesdays

Siesta Beach

948 Beach Road, Sarasota

Check in at main pavilion.

Thursdays

Nokomis Beach

100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis

Check in at plaza community room.

WHY: To ring in the new year with healthy habits, outdoor recreation and Sarasota County’s beautiful beaches. After completing four walks, participants will receive a custom event shirt. Participants who complete all eight weeks will receive an additional gift