On Monday, the City of Sarasota Commission will discuss traffic calming in neighborhoods and composting. On Tuesday, the Sarasota School Board will discuss a new policy about student demonstrations and disruptions.
Monday (03/23)
City of Sarasota Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Compensation for city auditor & clerk; hiring a consultant for a review of city sound regulations; traffic calming plan & speed limits; appeal against demolition of 1668 Oak Street; rezoning of 17 acres at Plymouth Harbor from medical to multi-family to build 151 independent senior living dwelling units; composting ordinance; state property tax cuts; citywide parking rates; employment agreement for new city manager.
9:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 1565 First Street, Sarasota
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport board meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Lease for JPL Advisors; baggage claim expansion project; contract for financial advisor services; reports on finance, real estate development, security, community relations, planning and IT.
1:00 PM
Dan McClure Auditorium East, 6000 Rick Piccolo Circle, Sarasota
Tuesday (03/24)
Sarasota County Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Environmentally Sensitive Lands Committee annual report; Visit Sarasota County annual report; appointing a new member to the Planning Commission; approving an additional $1.3 million for the Honore Avenue Reclaimed Watermain Extension project; Edmondson Farm Curry Creek Preserve acquisition for $1.182 million; spending an additional $4.2 million for land acquisition to expand Gocio Road; creating an ordinance for artificial reefs; special exception to build a cell tower in Nokomis; Commissioner Tom Knight wants to discuss the Live Local Act.
9:00 AM
Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice
Manatee County Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Port Authority meeting; Affordable Housing Advisory Committee report; DOGE liaison committee report; renaming the community center at Washington Park; renaming the expansion of a park in Myakka City to honor Carol Ann Felts.
9:00 AM
Manatee County Administration Building, chambers, first floor, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
City of Venice Council regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Annexing 10 acres (“Chalets at Venice”); establishing a Nokomis Groves Community Development District; construction of an airport terminal.
9:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 401 West Venice Avenue, Venice
Sarasota County School Board regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: English language arts instructional material; new policy about student disruptions and demonstrations.
10:00 AM
Landings Administrative Complex, 1980 Landings Boulevard, Sarasota
Public Hospital Board meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Board reports; medical staff reports; financial highlights; 1921 Waldemere Street building purchase; president’s report.
2:00 PM
Kolschowsky Research & Education Institute, 1880 Arlington St., Sarasota
City of Sarasota neighborhood workshop (agenda)
Highlights: Presentation of the Draft Neighborhood Traffic Calming plans for Amaryllis Park, Bayou Oaks, Broadway Promenade Condominiums, Central Cocoanut, Gillespie Park, Laurel Park, Park East, Rosemary District, Sarasota Housing Authority, and Towles Court.
5:00 PM
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers St., Sarasota
City of North Port Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Annual report from Non-Profits United; buying a new fire engine and changes to the Utilities Administration building and the Field Operations Center for $3.8 million; dog-friendly areas in city parks; increasing city fees for services.
6:00 PM
City hall chambers, 4970 City Hall Blvd., North Port
Wednesday (03/25)
City of Bradenton Council regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Changing city ordinance for certified recovery residences and group care homes; selling 1108 2nd Street West; adopting the five-year, $160 million wastewater initiative plan.
8:30 AM
City Hall chambers, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton
Sarasota County Commission budget workshop (agenda)
Highlights: Second of three workshops: County Administrator opening; legislative update; Fiscal Year 2025 year-end results; general fund update; fire and EMS update; local affordable housing funding options; enhanced landscaping on state roads.
9:00 AM
Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice
Thursday (03/26)
City of Sarasota community workshop (agenda)
Highlights: Presentation of the Draft Neighborhood Traffic Calming plans for Alta Vista, Arlington Park, Avondale, Bay Point Park, Cherokee Park, Glen Oaks Estates, Glen Oaks Ridge, Hudson Bayou, McClellan Park, San Remo Estates, and Shoreland Woods.
5:00 PM
Arlington Park Basketball Court, 2650 Waldemere St., Sarasota
Friday (03/27)
None