On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will reopen the discussion about extended paid parking hours. And the developers of the 1776 Ringling condo tower will likely get green light at two City of Sarasota meetings this week.
Monday (08/03)
City of Sarasota Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Presentation about this year’s hurricane preparedness; giving up Osprey Court to a developer; updates to the transportation chapter of the comprehensive plan; giving up part of Aspinwall Street to a developer; reopening the discussion about paid parking downtown.
9:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 1575 2nd Street, Sarasota
Tuesday (08/04)
Sarasota School Board work session (agenda)
Highlights: Policy revision cycle; legal representation; volunteer update.
10:00 AM
Landings Administrative Complex, 1980 Landings Blvd., Sarasota
Manatee County School Board meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Model Manatee presentation by the Manatee County government; proclamations for the upcoming school year.
10:00 AM
215 Manatee Avenue W, board room, Bradenton
Wednesday (08/05)
City of Sarasota Development Review Committee (agenda)
Highlights: 1776 Ringling Condominium (the project requesting vacation of Osprey Court); new records facility for the Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court at 401 Mango Avenue and 2250 Aspinwall Street.
9:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 1575 2nd Street, Sarasota
City of Sarasota Public Art Committee (agenda)
Highlights: November Fresh Fridays projection mapping with Ringling College of Arts; “Spirit of Sarasota” postcard project at airport; North Water Tower Park mural; McCown Towers mural; Florida Highwaymen exhibit at One Stop Shop; replacement for “Mr Red” sculpture.
1:30 PM
City Hall chambers, 1575 2nd Street, Sarasota
City of Sarasota town hall budget presentation (agenda)
Highlights: Presentation about 2027 budget and public feedback
5:30 PM
SRQ Media Studio, City Hall, 1565 First Street, Sarasota
Thursday (08/06)
Manatee County Commission land-use meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Comprehensive Plan rewrite; establishing a West Manatee District Community Development District; removing 228 acres from the Aviary at Rutland Ranch planned development; shrinking the size of a planned hotel on State Road 64 and adding a self-storage facility; designating the Johnson Helm House as a historic landmark.
9:00 AM
Manatee County Administration Building, chambers, first floor, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
Friday (08/07)
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