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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-11-10 — Historic Preservation Board to review Kash House renovation request and Comp Plan chapter](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/f111c77a-40db-4bba-8d34-98eb7cfd940e): Historic Preservation Board
- [2026-11-06 — Sarasota swears in new commissioners, picks new mayor — and yes, Amendment 3 costs loom large](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/8813da2d-99a8-4539-9d64-05f820a61004): Statutory City Commission
- [2026-11-05 — Sarasota code magistrate slaps $900+ fines on no-show owners, dismisses hurricane tree case, and closes several long-running violations](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/07a25a78-3896-4965-848e-83a9727c40b8): Code Compliance Hearings
- [2026-11-05 — Sarasota wants your input on its parks and open space plan for the next 30 years](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/350a0e43-15ca-4ccb-bfc7-d8efc103a51f): Open House for Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Recreation and Open Space Chapter
- [2026-11-04 — New self-storage plan for 10th Street gets first staff review — and a list of fixes before it can move on](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/789d8714-1bb5-41bb-a592-612d310a34de): Development Review Committee
- [2026-11-04 — Committee greenlights $359K public art plan for Bayside tower and adopts Lido Beach murals into city collection](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/261f1f13-e889-476b-b05c-faff5c42e1d6): Public Art Committee
- [2026-11-04 — Downtown developer previews 197-unit mixed-use project at 200 S. Orange Ave — your chance to weigh in](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/7968d924-4322-4f4c-bcab-610159f07b59): Off-Site: Community Workshop Application No. 27-CW-01 Discussion of an Administrative Site Plan (NO LIVESTREAM BROADCAST)
- [2026-11-03 — Downtown district board to weigh parking, parks, and holiday shopping events at Tuesday meeting](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/4d457b35-5fbc-4eeb-a470-d48faf70d430): Downtown Improvement District "DID" Meeting
- [2026-11-02 — Sarasota OKs sweeping zoning code update — food trucks coming downtown](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/48ea5928-03d0-4e60-a435-3812deda6da7): City Commission
- [2026-11-02 — Commission approves transportation plan update 4-1, rejects magistrate's advice and upholds denial of 1260 North Palm tower](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/71fcf8c4-aead-404d-9a9a-8e91ac7be4e9): City Commission
- [2026-11-02 — Commission advances transportation plan update 4-1, adopts police contracts and $9.3M housing budget boost](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/ce084e10-e96e-46f2-800f-0c9327474531): City Commission
- [2026-11-02 — Commission OKs zoning code overhaul and fast-tracks state-mandated rule changes](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/fdf7c7e6-6511-42a2-9b13-141606736654): City Commission
- [2026-10-29 — Sarasota code magistrate fines landlords $78K, $58K as most violation cases get continued to December](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/0eccdf52-99b1-4e83-80cd-aa7a342eaaef): Code Compliance Hearings
- [2026-10-28 — Board splits on auto shop's oil-storage shed variance, then unanimously OKs two home projects](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/b2bfe1ca-b755-4a44-896b-1ffa311b30b9): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-10-26 — Sarasota leaders hash out big transportation plan rewrite ahead of Nov. 2 adoption hearing](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/6c050759-cd6c-4800-81a3-829bc98c12f2): City Commission Workshop
- [2026-10-22 — Sarasota code magistrate whacks $261,500 fine on infamous Queen Street case and slaps UPS with pond-drain fix plan](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/888bc513-810b-439f-8125-939653910f23): Code Compliance Hearings
- [2026-10-22 — Police pension board scheduled to review investment performance and get legal opinion on benefit calculations](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/d0b66762-ea2d-4966-8a2b-83ba2d9aaecf): Police Officers' Pension Plan Board of Trustees
- [2026-10-21 — Firefighters' Pension Board Rebalances to 'Allocation Two,' Approves New Investment Policy and Operating Rules](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/1410990a-2a30-4511-86c9-e1b264cceca2): Firefighters' Pension Plan Board of Trustees
- [2026-10-21 — What Sarasota plans for Pineapple Avenue: new road, sidewalks, and safer crossings](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/5d4e0f28-3a22-447c-becb-02035635c0f4): Pineapple Avenue Roadway Improvements Public Meeting
- [2026-10-21 — Sarasota Board of Rules and Appeals can't muster a quorum — no votes taken, next meeting set for April](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/f43b07dd-5f53-417d-99b4-d3e683876e4a): Board of Rules and Appeals
- [2026-10-21 — Sarasota DRC sends mixed results downtown: Saravela towers told to resubmit, clerk's records facility gets partial sign-off](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/e0f52d42-56f2-4655-b7bb-db1b5ff2c2f5): Development Review Committee
- [2026-10-19 — Vacation rental rules expand downtown on first reading; city locks in SAACC cultural center agreements](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/0d024113-42d8-4460-bec8-cfc1040510b8): City Commission
- [2026-10-19 — Commission approves Beneva Road rezone 4-1 and greenlights Midtown Plaza hotel-and-housing project 3-2 after marathon meeting](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/fde1c039-18ce-42d7-a8b6-85602ffed2d1): City Commission
- [2026-10-07 — Sarasota and Longboat Key leaders compare notes on flooding, ferries, and Amendment 3 budget pain](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/8f5da287-8a32-48e7-952e-541ce486ae1e): Special Joint City Commission Meeting with Town of Longboat Key - visit longboatkey.org to view live meeting
- [2026-10-05 — Sarasota greenlights Marian Anderson rezone, moves Nature Park Phase 2 forward, and splits over parking rules](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/c5866e01-f34e-4a5e-a290-eaf89ecf171b): City Commission
- [2026-09-22 — Sarasota commissioners unanimously agree to settle Reigle lawsuit for $60,000](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/28342e54-a0dc-4c4c-a91a-45edd8a469ef): Special City Commission Meeting (Attorney-Client session)
- [2026-09-21 — Sarasota splits 3-2 on noise enforcement team as sound study moves to Phase 2 — and half our neighbors are struggling to get by](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/853de020-c81b-428e-9e00-0cc0a485bf6d): City Commission
- [2026-09-21 — City Commission unanimously adopts FY2026-27 budget and keeps city millage at 3.2730](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/98d39917-ca20-4822-833e-e600ee6e7e49): Special City Commission Meeting - Budget 2nd Public Hearings
- [2026-09-18 — City and county commissioners hear transit, parks, Amendment 3 and stormwater updates in first joint meeting at new county center](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/1ff5a7ad-ca91-433b-b976-fc1278a4af7e): Special Joint City Commission Meeting with Sarasota County
- [2026-09-08 — Sarasota passes first-reading budget of $322.4M — taxes set 1.92% above rolled-back rate](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/e41adc59-f828-4cb6-ab75-63decafd4ba8): Special City Commission Meeting - Budget Public Hearings
- [2026-09-08 — Commission OKs demolition of 100-year-old Wisteria Street home in 3-1 vote; Marian Anderson rezone advances](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/bbd83c6c-76f3-405a-be77-1ad9e04c270e): City Commission
- [2026-08-31 — Sarasota parking fees stay put for now — commission hears the public, then defers big changes until after November](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/70093c08-cff3-4c31-9b92-1c77692d90ae): City Commission Workshop
- [2026-08-17 — Commission clears way for Benderson's 1660 Ringling redevelopment — and puts flood-help zoning fix on the to-do list](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/8fbd95f0-c6dd-4a63-ae68-334cc4b74b8b): City Commission
- [2026-08-03 — Sarasota suspends new parking enforcement hours after merchants pack City Hall with complaints](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/322f0935-5f93-4c15-9a15-8edcca35e946): City Commission
- [2026-07-28 — Sarasota keeps property tax rate flat for another year as big projects get put on pause](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/b3c02232-2820-495e-891b-85e892a340cb): Special City Commission Meeting - immediately following conclusion of Workshop
- [2026-07-28 — Sarasota budget workshop: hurricane repairs, parking garage elevators, and a $104M construction plan on the table](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/84ba4da9-d720-4031-ae14-aa71c576b422): City Commission Workshop - Budget
- [2026-07-27 — Sarasota leaders dig into $322M budget proposal — no tax rate increase, but reserve rebuilding continues](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/0ae526db-cd59-4164-baff-82b3ac1eb562): City Commission Workshop - Budget
- [2026-07-20 — Sarasota OKs $51M wastewater contract, moves ahead on barrier island undergrounding as downtown merchants blast parking changes](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/3a8234bb-e2f2-4f39-a2cf-c90bfe2af255): City Commission
- [2026-07-06 — Commission approves alley vacation for 10-story Ringling/Osprey project 4-1 — and food trucks may soon roll into the Bayfront](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/ce559ffd-640e-4a1d-b630-8b8ebfdaf8f8): City Commission
- [2026-05-18 — Commission votes 4-1 to keep Sunday parking free until 1 p.m., adopts new parking rules and hits pause on downtown plan consultant](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/0627275e-fdfc-440f-82ca-f585e1e254d0): City Commission
- [2026-05-18 — Sarasota CRA gets a clean audit — no compliance issues found](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/481c7be0-17ef-4f26-b51d-b57983a484cc): Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
- [2026-05-06 — Sarasota commissioners unanimously decide to fight the Salam-Jackson police lawsuit in court](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/15f8499d-ad9c-4eee-a3d5-e2739758ee28): Special City Commission Meeting (Attorney-Client session)
- [2026-05-04 — Commission rejects 1260 North Palm settlement 4-1, moves parking hikes forward, and revives a parks district](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/c340a2c8-39cb-4887-ad7b-9b0ac87b6f04): City Commission
- [2026-04-20 — Sarasota clears major rezones, approves $250K for performing arts center study, and sends tighter special events rules to first reading](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/1bed9fa6-91c1-4361-b006-172645d7b30e): City Commission
- [2026-04-15 — Sarasota commissioners get in-person ethics, public records and Sunshine Law training](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/a719ebe3-3c82-419f-8608-f93a30a9e267): City Commission Workshop - Ethics Training/Roberts Rules of Order
- [2026-04-06 — Sarasota CRA accepts Newtown advisory board's annual report and seats Charles Walker](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/2bea5dda-e984-4e37-ac92-51c4f3520dda): Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
- [2026-04-06 — Commission moves toward buying the Credit Union block for downtown workforce housing — but splits 4-1](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/96a79c0d-5bb6-423e-9230-5764ce8d949e): City Commission
- [2026-03-23 — Sarasota moves Plymouth Harbor senior housing expansion forward and hires Karie Friling as city manager](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/fa9430f9-e439-4f0d-a31f-d8a8e8d6e0b9): City Commission
- [2026-03-05 — City agrees to pay $75K and $85K to settle two lawsuits, rejects offers in Ziegler records case](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/1cc710cc-e6e0-4f2e-b12f-7b58946d52e2): Special City Commission Meeting (Attorney-Client session)
- [2026-03-02 — Sarasota approves $250K grant for Margo's banquet hall renovation in Newtown](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/meetings/86c738a8-b726-4f2a-b406-cd2df34edced): Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)


## Civic issues (50)

- [Transportation Chapter rewrite of the Sarasota City Plan (26-PA-02)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/transportation-chapter-rewrite-of-the-sarasota-city-plan): roads · priority: high
- [1260 N. Palm Residences Land-Use Dispute](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/1260-n-palm-residences-land-use-dispute): zoning · priority: critical
- [Citywide Zoning Code Text Amendment (Ordinance 26-5611)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/citywide-zoning-code-text): zoning · priority: high
- [Citywide code enforcement docket of 36 cases](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/citywide-code-enforcement-docket-of-36-cases): public-safety · priority: high
- [Home Elevation and Zoning Barriers](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/home-elevation-and-zoning-barriers): zoning · priority: medium
- [Vacation rental registration enforcement](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/vacation-rental-registration-enforcement): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Affordable Housing Production Funding](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/affordable-housing-production-funding): development · priority: high
- [Amendment 3 fiscal impact on Sarasota](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/tax-reform-impact): budget · priority: critical
- [SARAC and the MLK Way cultural corridor](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/sarac-and-the-mlk-way-cultural-corridor): development · priority: high
- [Downtown Parking Services and Business Outreach](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/parking-regulations): parks-recreation · priority: high
- [FY 2026-2027 Budget and Paid Invoices](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/property-tax-and-budget-cuts): budget · priority: critical
- [Beneva Road rezone for 36 apartments](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/beneva-road-rezone-for-36-apartments): zoning · priority: high
- [Sidewalk safety and right-of-way encroachment](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/sidewalk-safety-and-right-of-way-encroachment): roads · priority: high
- [Ongoing Public Art Projects Citywide](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/ongoing-public-art-projects-citywide): parks-rec · priority: high
- [St. Armand's chronic flooding](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/flood-resiliency): environment · priority: critical
- [Recreation and Open Space Chapter update](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/recreation-and-open-space-chapter-update): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Historic designation without owner consent](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/historic-preservation): general · priority: high
- [Pineapple Avenue Roadway Improvements](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/road-construction): transportation · priority: medium
- [Ben Franklin Drive lights still dark until 2027](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/ben-franklin-drive-lights-still-dark-until-2027): public-safety · priority: high
- [Orange and Seventh eight-lot subdivision](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/orange-and-seventh-eight-lot): development · priority: medium
- [Unpermitted construction and permitting backlogs](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/unpermitted-construction-and-permitting-backlogs): development · priority: high
- [Expedited handling of state-mandated zoning changes](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/expedited-handling-of-state-mandated): zoning · priority: high
- [Clerk of Court records facility and Legacy Trail easement](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/clerk-of-court-records-facility-and-legacy-trail-easement): development · priority: medium
- [Old liens clouding property sales](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/old-liens-clouding-property-sales): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [St. Armands paid parking and bond covenants](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/st-armands-paid-parking-and-bond-covenants): roads · priority: high
- [Ted Sperling Park transfer discussions](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/ted-sperling-park-transfer-discussions): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Hart's Landing restroom and concession building](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/capital-improvement-projects): general · priority: high
- [Avalon Litigation Settlement](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/city-administration): general · priority: high
- [Certified recovery residences ordinance](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/certified-recovery-residences-ordinance): zoning · priority: medium
- [Saravela two-tower development on North Tamiami Trail](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/saravela-two-tower-development-on-north-tamiami-trail): development · priority: high
- [Downtown Parks and Green Space Improvements](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/park-funding): budget · priority: medium
- [Proposed changes to public comment and agenda rules](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/proposed-changes-to-public-comment-and-agenda-rules): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Neighborhood grants program funding](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/neighborhood-grants-program-funding): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Flood insurance discount and repetitive-loss mitigation](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/stormwater-flood-reduction-projects-and-joint-study): environment · priority: high
- [Parking fund shortfall and garage elevators](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/parking-fund-shortfall-and-garage-elevators): roads · priority: high
- [Hurricane recovery drives the capital plan](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/hurricane-recovery-drives-the-capital-plan): infrastructure · priority: critical
- [Tree removal without permit / DBH fines](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/tree-removal-without-permit-dbh-fines): environment · priority: medium
- [City Manager's 100-Day Report and city finances](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/city-management): general · priority: high
- [10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts redesign](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/10th-street-and-boulevard-of-the-arts-redesign): roads · priority: medium
- [Police Collective Bargaining Agreements](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/police-collective-bargaining-agreements): public-safety · priority: medium
- [1899 Fruitville small-business relocation](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/1899-fruitville-small-business-relocation): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Kash House Certificate of Appropriateness (3838 Flores Avenue)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/kash-house-certificate-of-appropriateness): development · priority: medium
- [Downtown Master Plan Update Process Suspended](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/downtown-master-plan-update-process-suspended): development · priority: critical
- [New Pass dredging and Lido Beach renourishment](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/new-pass-dredging-and-lido-beach-renourishment): environment · priority: high
- [2026 General Election Results and Commission Transition](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/election): governance · priority: high
- [Bayside Phase 1 Developer Public Art](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/public-art-controversy): general · priority: high
- [Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement Grant](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/pedestrian-and-bicycle-safety-enforcement-grant): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Holiday Season and Downtown Events Programming](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/holiday-season-and-downtown-events-programming): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Outdated building-construction ordinance](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/outdated-building-construction-ordinance): development · priority: low
- [Downtown mixed-use development at 200 S. Orange Avenue](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/issues/downtown-mixed-use-development-at-200-s-orange-avenue): development · priority: high


## Development applications (50)

- [The Kash House](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/the-kash-house): other · pending
- [After-the-fact shed permit](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/after-the-fact-shed-permit): other · under-review
- [Vacation rental registration](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/vacation-rental-registration): other · approved
- [10th Street Self Storage](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/10th-street-self-storage): site-plan · under-review
- [Hart's Landing Reconstruction](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/harts-landing-reconstruction): other · under-review
- [North Trail 7-Eleven](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/north-trail-7-eleven): site-plan · approved
- [Hart's Landing Restroom and Concession Building](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/harts-landing-restroom-and-concession-building): other · under-review
- [200 S. Orange Avenue / 1520 Ringling Redevelopment (Application No. 27-CW-01)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/200-s-orange-avenue-1520-ringling-redevelopment): site-plan · pending
- [Bayside Phase 1 Developer Public Art](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/bayside-phase-1-developer-public-art): site-plan · conditions-required
- [Transportation Chapter Comprehensive Plan Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/transportation-chapter-comprehensive-plan): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Zoning Text Amendment 26-ZTA-02 / Ordinance No. 26-5611](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/zoning-text-amendment-26-zta-02-ordinance-no-26-5611): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [1260 N. Palm Residences Appeal](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/1260-n-palm-residences-appeal): other · denied
- [1260 North Palm Residences (Obsidian) — FLUEDRA proceeding](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/1260-north-palm-residences-fluedra-proceeding): other · denied
- [Variance Petition No. 26-VAR-08](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/variance-petition-no-26-var-08): variance · approved
- [Variance Petition No. 26-VAN-07](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/variance-petition-no-26-van-07): variance · approved
- [Comprehensive Plan Amendment 26-PA-02 (Transportation, Future Land Use, and Capital Improvements Chapters)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/comprehensive-plan-amendment-26-pa-02): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [Saravela](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/saravela): site-plan · under-review
- [Clerk of the Circuit Court New Records Facility](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/clerk-of-the-circuit-court-new-records-facility): site-plan · under-review
- [Orange and Seventh Subdivision](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/orange-and-seventh): subdivision · under-review
- [2101 Ringling Boulevard Development](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/2101-ringling-boulevard-development): site-plan · under-review
- [1551 N. Beneva Road Rezone (36-unit multifamily)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/1551-n-beneva-road-rezone): rezone · approved
- [Appeal of Site Plan Application No. 25-SP-10 denial](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/appeal-of-site-plan-application-no-25-sp-10-denial): other · under-review
- [Midtown Plaza Mixed-Use Redevelopment (Site Plan 25-SP-10 Appeal)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/midtown-plaza-mixed-use-redevelopment): site-plan · approved
- [Rezone 25-REN-04 — Marian Anderson Place Brownfield Site](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/rezone-25-ren-04-marian-anderson-place-brownfield-site): rezone · approved
- [McCallan North apartments (referenced)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/mccallan-north-apartments): site-plan · under-review
- [On the Park (Quincy Parcel) / Mutual Termination of 2017 Development Agreement](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/on-the-park-mutual-termination-of-2017): other · under-review
- [Municipal Services and Pre-Annexation Agreement — 4323 Central Avenue](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/municipal-services-and-pre-annexation-agreement-4323-central-avenue): annexation · approved
- [Third Amendment — Newtown Gateway Purchase and Sale Agreement](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/third-amendment-newtown-gateway-purchase-and-sale-agreement): other · approved
- [G Zone Waiver 25-GZW-01 — crushed shell parking](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/g-zone-waiver-25-gzw-01-crushed-shell-parking): variance · approved
- [Rezone 26-REN-02 — 401 Mango Avenue](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/rezone-26-ren-02-401-mango-avenue): rezone · approved
- [Comp Plan Amendment 26-PA-01 — 1660 Ringling Boulevard](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/comp-plan-amendment-26-pa-01-1660-ringling-boulevard): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Rezone 26-REN-03 — 1660 Ringling Boulevard](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/rezone-26-ren-03-1660-ringling-boulevard): rezone · approved
- [Appeal 2026-APP-04 — Demolition 26-FMSF-39, 1891 Wisteria Street](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/appeal-2026-app-04-demolition-26-fmsf-39-1891-wisteria-street): other · approved
- [Osprey Court Right-of-Way Vacation (25-SV-01)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/osprey-court-right-of-way-vacation): other · approved
- [Aspinwall Street Vacation — Partial](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/aspinwall-street-vacation-partial): other · approved
- [Sarasota Youth Sailing Program building](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/sarasota-youth-sailing-program-building): site-plan · approved
- [South Shore Community Church expansion](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/south-shore-community-church-expansion): conditional-use · approved
- [Administrative Site Plan 26-ASP-05 (contingent)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/administrative-site-plan-26-asp-05): site-plan · under-review
- [1627 Waldemere Accessory Structure (cited in public comment)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/1627-waldemere-accessory-structure): other · approved
- [Rezone 2283 Ringling Boulevard (Application No. 26-RE-01)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/rezone-2283-ringling-boulevard): rezone · approved
- [Plymouth Harbor rezone and site plan (Ordinance 26-5593 / 25-SP-01)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/plymouth-harbor): rezone · approved
- [2283 Ringling Boulevard rezone (Ordinance 26-5595)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/2283-ringling-boulevard-rezone): rezone · under-review
- [Alderman Oaks rezone (Ordinance 25-5579)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/alderman-oaks): rezone · approved
- [Plymouth Harbor Expansion (Ordinance 26-5593 / Site Plan 25-SP-01)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/plymouth-harbor-expansion): rezone · approved
- [Appeal Application No. 2026-APP-02 (1668 Oak Street demolition)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/appeal-application-no-2026-app-02): other · approved
- [Sarasota Sailing Squadron Youth Sailing Center](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/sarasota-sailing-squadron-youth-sailing-center): site-plan · approved
- [Alderman Oaks Retirement Center rezone (Application No. 25-REN-03)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/alderman-oaks-retirement-center): rezone · approved
- [Margo's at 2700](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/margos-at-2700): other · approved
- [Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery Expansion](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/lightshare-behavioral-wellness-recovery-expansion): site-plan · approved
- [Boys & Girls Clubs Rezone and Site Plan (Ordinance 26-5589)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/development/boys-girls-clubs): rezone · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [1260 North Palm Residences](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/1260-north-palm-residences): development
- [1260 N. Palm Residences appeal](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/1260-n-palm-residences-appeal): development
- [Sunday paid parking](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/sunday-paid-parking): taxes-budget
- [Downtown parking](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/downtown-parking): taxes-budget
- [Special events ordinance](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/special-events-ordinance): zoning
- [Beneva Road rezone](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/beneva-road-rezone): zoning
- [Transportation chapter update](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/transportation-chapter-update): roads
- [Transportation chapter transmittal](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/transportation-chapter-transmittal): zoning
- [Transportation Chapter (Ord. 26-5610)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/transportation-chapter-ord-26-5610): zoning
- [Downtown master plan procurement](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/downtown-master-plan-procurement): development
- [Beneva Road rezone stormwater](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/beneva-road-rezone-stormwater): development
- [Ludwigsky tree removal (2026-525)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/ludwigsky-tree-removal-2026-525): code-enforcement
- [Vacation rental fee increases](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/vacation-rental-fee-increases): zoning
- [Zoning barriers to home elevation](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/zoning-barriers-to-home-elevation): zoning
- [1260 North Palm](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/1260-north-palm): development
- [Osprey Court vacation](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/osprey-court-vacation): development
- [Parking Privatization](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/parking-privatization): roads
- [Variance Petition No. 26-VAR-08](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/variance-petition-no-26-var-08): zoning
- [Vacation rental certificate (2026-698)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/vacation-rental-certificate-2026-698): code-enforcement
- [Vacation rentals](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/vacation-rentals): zoning
- [Parking ordinance 26-5590](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/parking-ordinance-26-5590): taxes-budget
- [Jungle Gardens fence](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/jungle-gardens-fence): zoning
- [St. Armands Parking](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/st-armands-parking): roads
- [St. Armand's stormwater](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/st-armands-stormwater): environment
- [ZTA med spa / IV therapy definitions](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/zta-med-spa-iv-therapy-definitions): zoning
- [City manager conduct and meeting agenda](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/city-manager-conduct-and-meeting-agenda): budget
- [Public comment and agenda rules](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/public-comment-and-agenda-rules): public-safety
- [Public comment and agenda rule changes](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/public-comment-and-agenda-rule-changes): budget
- [Beneva Road rezone compatibility](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/beneva-road-rezone-compatibility): zoning
- [Unpermitted shed — 2838 Maple Ave](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/unpermitted-shed-2838-maple-ave): development
- [Public comment and agenda rules / city manager](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/public-comment-and-agenda-rules-city-manager): public-safety
- [1260 North Palm project /_quasi-judicial arbitration](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/1260-north-palm-project-quasi-judicial-arbitration): development
- [Vacation rental (2026-771)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/vacation-rental-2026-771): code-enforcement
- [City manager / 25-year plan](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/city-manager-25-year-plan): taxes-budget
- [Two 101 Five Bay Street LLC (2026-1058)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/two-101-five-bay-street-llc-2026-1058): code-enforcement
- [McCown parking garage](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/mccown-parking-garage): development
- [1260 North Palm arbitration](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/1260-north-palm-arbitration): development
- [Paid downtown parking](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/paid-downtown-parking): business-jobs
- [Building permit / Cherry Lane access](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/building-permit-cherry-lane-access): development
- [Inoperable vehicle (2026-1184)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/inoperable-vehicle-2026-1184): code-enforcement
- [Flood resiliency and variances](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/flood-resiliency-and-variances): zoning
- [City manager's 25-year plan and Lido Beach pool closure](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/city-managers-25-year-plan-and-lido-beach-pool-closure): budget
- [Ben Franklin Drive lighting and Ted Sperling Park](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/ben-franklin-drive-lighting-and-ted-sperling-park): roads
- [Public input / meeting times / downtown foot patrols](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/public-input-meeting-times-downtown-foot-patrols): public-safety
- [Unpermitted work / insurance (2026-1519)](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/unpermitted-work-insurance-2026-1519): code-enforcement
- [Public input restrictions and downtown foot patrol](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/public-input-restrictions-and-downtown-foot-patrol): public-safety
- [City spending priorities](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/city-spending-priorities): taxes-budget
- [Flood resilience / home elevation](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/flood-resilience-home-elevation): zoning
- [Cherry Lane permit / 535 South Osprey](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/cherry-lane-permit-535-south-osprey): development
- [Home elevation zoning barriers](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/community/home-elevation-zoning-barriers): zoning


## Officials (12)

- [Debbie Trice](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/debbie-trice): Mayor (At-Large)
- [Kathy Kelley Ohlrich](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/kathy-kelley-ohlrich): Vice Mayor, Commissioner District 3
- [Liz Alpert](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/liz-alpert): Commissioner District 2
- [Jen Ahearn-Koch](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/jen-ahearn-koch): Commissioner At-Large
- [Kyle Battie](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/kyle-battie): Commissioner District 1
- [Tiffany Nisbet](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/tiffany-nisbet): Planning Board Member — Planning Board
- [Shane Lamay](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/shane-lamay): Planning Board Member (Chair) — Planning Board
- [Douglas Christy](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/douglas-christy): Planning Board Vice Chair — Planning Board
- [Shayla Griggs](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/shayla-griggs): City Auditor and Clerk — City Auditor and Clerk
- [Jennifer Jorgensen](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/jennifer-jorgensen): Deputy City Manager — Administration
- [Joe Polzak](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/joe-polzak): City Attorney — City Attorney
- [Karie Friling](https://floridarecord.org/sarasota/officials/karie-friling): City Manager — Administration