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How do I use this web site?
The City of Sarasota web site
provides extensive search capabilities and is easy to use
and navigate. The content is organized in six major categories
that are referenced on every page on the site. They are:
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Where do
I pay my utility bill? |
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The Utilities
Billing Office provides several convenient
options for paying your utility bill. You
can pay your bill online at Online Services.
You can also choose to automatically debit your bank account, mail the payment to P.O.
Box 3439, Sarasota, FL 34230-3439, or pay
in person at the Utility Billing Office located
at 1761 12th Street in Sarasota. Business
hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday excluding holidays. |
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Who handles
garbage collection and recycling services
in the city? |
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For questions
related to garbage collection services contact
the Solid Waste department at 941-365-7651.
Waste
Services
Inc. (WSI) handles recycling
services in the city. Contact them at 941-953-6559.
Visit city website at www.sarasotagov.com
for additional information. |
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How do I
contact Public works/Public Services for an
emergency situation? |
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Emergency
numbers regarding traffic signals and street
repairs services along with water and sewer
repairs can be found at www.sarasotagov.com.
The after hours number for traffic signals/street
services is 941- 954-4148, and the after
hours number for water and sewer repair
is 955-4838.
In addition to these numbers, this website
also provides phone numbers for other public
services that run Monday through Friday from
8 until 5. |
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Where can
I find the latest information about water
restrictions? |
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Click
Here to learn about Sarasota's water restrictions
and helpful ways to conserve water. |
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Where can
I find information about the upcoming projects
in addition to the projects currently underway? |
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Click
here to view the current and upcoming
project schedule. |
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Where can
I find information about the public schools
and libraries in Sarasota? |
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Click
here to visit the Education & Libraries
section of our website. Here you will find
information about public schools, libraries,
and other education related links. |
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How can
I register my business to sell products to
city government? |
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The City Purchasing Department can provide
you with information on becoming a city
vendor. Call them at 941-954-4190 or visit their office at City Hall. You can also
access vendor information on the city website
at www.sarasotagov.com.
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How can
I find a job with the city government? |
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Contact the
City Human Resources department at 941-954-4135
for information on jobs. You can also access
jobs listings and apply online for jobs on
the city website at www.sarasotagov.com. |
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How can
I find out what development plans the city
has for my neighborhood? |
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Contact the
City Planning Department located in the Annex
adjacent to City Hall. You can call them at
941-954-4195. |
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What kind
of recreation and cultural activities does
Sarasota offer? |
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Sarasota has something for everyone. Find
out more about the arts
and cultural
activities going on in Sarasota. Enjoy the
great Florida weather by visiting the numerous
parks
and beaches
located in and near Sarasota. Visit our
historical
sites to learn more about the city and
its past.
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Where can
I find information on convention / meeting
facilities in Sarasota. |
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Whether you
are planning a convention, trade show, executive
meeting, or a city wide event, Sarasota has
venues and attractions for all purposes. In
fact, Sarasota has been ranked by Money Magazine
as the best small city in the United States.
Click
here to find information on convention
and meeting planning in Sarasota. |
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| Q. |
What is
the closest airport for flying into Sarasota? |
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The Sarasota
Bradenton International Airport is the closest
location for flying into Sarasota. Click
here to visit the airport website. |
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How can
I find accommodations for my trip to Sarasota? |
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Whether you
are with the kids or on a romantic getaway,
Sarasota has a variety of accommodations to
meet any budget or taste. Click
here to find the perfect accommodation
for your vacation needs. |
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How do I
contact City Hall? |
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City Hall offices are open from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The
building is located at 1565 First Street
in Sarasota. You can also reach city offices
by telephone at 941-365-2200, or use the
City at Your Service online contact system
at www.sarasotagov.com.
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Who do I
contact about holding a special event in Sarasota? |
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The Deputy
City Manager's office handles permits for
special events in the city. Contact the office
at 941-954-4102. The office is located at
City Hall. |
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How can a
citizen stay up to date with the city commission
meetings that aren't open to the public? |
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The public
can view the access 19 television to stay
updated on the latest information regarding
the commission, public hearings, emergency
coverage, bulletins, and more. |
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Where can
I learn about our city commissioners? |
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Click
here for a photo and contact info for
each of our commissioners. |
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Is there
any historical significance behind Sarasota
and its name? |
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Click
here to discover Sarasota's history which
is explained through the creation of its name
along with historical significance shown by
the remnants of famous houses, people, buildings,
and the development of the land. |
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How can I
learn about each city department and their
goals? |
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Click
here to read about the city departments
and what they strive to accomplish. |
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Where do
I pay for a traffic ticket or parking violation? |
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Parking tickets
can be paid at the Parking Collections in
the Police Department lobby area or by mail
(no cash). Payment can be a personal check
(made to the City of Sarasota), money order,
or cash (if paying in person). For more information
contact the department at 941-954-7022.
Traffic citation fines can be paid at the
Clerk of Court for Sarasota County. Payment
can be a personal check (made to Karen Rushing,
Clerk of Circuit Court), money order or cash.
Some major credit cards are also accepted.
For more information contact the Clerk's office
at 941-362-4066. |
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