Notices

President's Day County Operations

February 10, 2026

Closed on Monday, Feb. 16:

• Libraries and Historical Resources' branches and office.

• Breeze Transit administrative offices and ticket outlets.

• UF/IFAS Extension Office in Sarasota County.

• Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources' recreation centers, including the Englewood Sports Complex and the Knight Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range.

• The Bee Ridge Chemical Collection Center, administrative office and The Re-Uz-It Shop at 8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota and the administrative office at the Central County Landfill at 4000 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis will be closed. The Jackson Road Chemical Collection Center at 250 S. Jackson Road, Venice remains closed indefinitely due to the impacts from Hurricane Ian.

• Public Utilities cashier windows and customer service offices located at the Sarasota County Operations Center, 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota, and the Robert L. Anderson Administration Building,4000 S. Tamiami Trail, #2070, Venice.

• Sarasota County Tax Collector.

• Sarasota County Property Appraiser.

• Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections.

• Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller. Services can be accessed online at SarasotaClerk.com.

• Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.

Operating normal hours on Monday, Feb. 16:

• Breeze routes, OnDemand and Plus will provide their regular services.

• Curbside collection services for trash, recycling and yard waste for residents in unincorporated Sarasota County will not be affected by the holiday and remain on the regular pickup schedule. Because collection times vary, residents should place materials at the curb by 6 a.m. on the day of pickup.

• Disposal operations at the Central County Landfill at 4000 Knights Trail Road and the Citizens' Convenience Center at 4010 Knights Trail Road in Nokomis are open regular hours, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All customers unloading by hand should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing.

Customer Service Portal Sign-up Help

February 3, 2026

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.

Brown Bag Concert Series

January 15, 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

Sunrise Beach Walks

January 8, 2026

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

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