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: 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