On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission is expected to approve zoning changes requested by Benderson Development for the former County Administration Building; on Wednesday, the City of Sarasota Planning Board will discuss two adjustments requested by the developer of the 1899 Fruitville Road project.
Monday (08/17)
City of Sarasota Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Historic Preservation Board report for 2025; Repetitive Loss Area analysis; changing the city code regarding personnel matters; zoning changes to the former County Administration Building land now owned by Benderson Development.
9:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 1575 2nd Street, Sarasota
Tuesday (08/18)
None
Wednesday (08/19)
City of Bradenton Council budget workshop (agenda)
Highlight: 2026-27 budget presentation.
8:30 AM
City Hall Council Chambers, 101 Old Main St., Bradenton
City of Sarasota Development Review Committee (agenda)
Highlights: Gillespie Live Work; Sarasota Motor Club at 1060 Goodrich Avenue; The Bay Park rezone.
9:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 1575 2nd Street, Sarasota
City of Sarasota Planning Board meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Changing the city code regarding recovery residences; VOCO Hotel signage; allowing two adjustments for the 1899 Fruitville Road project; 1000 North Sarasota Members Club at 520 N. Tamiami Trail.
1:30 PM
City Hall chambers, 1575 2nd Street, Sarasota
Thursday (08/20)
Sarasota School Board meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Approval of teacher salary increase.
6:00 PM
Landings Administrative Complex, 1980 Landings Blvd., Sarasota
City of Sarasota Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Board (agenda)
Highlights: Changing the Comprehensive Plan to include “recreation and open space” zoning; reports on parks, recreation and environmental protection.
4:00 PM
City Hall chambers, 1575 2nd Street, Sarasota
Friday (08/21)
Sarasota County Commission budget workshop (agenda)
Highlights: Financial Year 2027 assumptions, total budget, and General Fund update; capital projects surtax; internal service charge refresher; requested inventory by the property appraiser; actions for September public budget hearings.
9:00 AM
Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice