Notices

Phillippi Creek High Spot Stormwater Dredge Project

November 10, 2025

WHO: Continental Heavy Civil Corp

WHAT: Dredging to begin. Residents can expect to see construction equipment and crews in the

area, leading to temporary noise and minor traffic delays. Access will be restricted near active work zones, however Emergency vehicles will have unrestricted access at all times. Pedestrians and motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling near the site.

WHEN: November 20205 until Summer 2026, Monday through Saturday 7am to 7pm

WHERE: Phillippi Creek

WHY: To improve county stormwater capacity and help prevent future flooding

Legacy Trail Expansion

October 27, 2025

WHO: Capital Projects

WHAT: Constructing a 1.4 mile long, 6' wide, separate parallel trail.

WHEN: October 27, 2025 to January 31st, 2026

WHERE: West of Beneva Rd to Shade

WHY: To enhance user experience and safety. This new trail will provide distinct spaces for a variety of users—such as bike commuters and recreational cyclists on one path, and dog walkers, families with strollers, and children learning to ride on the other—helping to reduce conflicts and accommodate diverse needs.

Burn Ban In Effect

October 13, 2025

WHO: The Sarasota County Fire Department

WHAT: All outdoor burning is prohibited unless a permit has been issued. Exceptions to this include cooking on barbeque grills or pits that do not exceed three feet in diameter and two feet in height, or any other valid state or county-authorized burn.

WHEN: Effective October 11th, 2025 until the drought index falls below 500 for 7 consecutive days.

WHERE: Unincorporated areas of Sarasota County and the City of Sarasota.

WHY: Increased risk of wildfires

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