The
City of Sarasota encourages private special events to both enrich
the quality of life for our residents and to promote the tourism
that sustains our community. A special event is an event sponsored
by a non-profit organization that uses City owned land, rights
of way, and City services.
Special
events can consist of anything from arts festivals to
fishing tournaments to parades, with just about anything in-between.
There are 16
zones in our downtown area and bayfront approved for special
events. Non-profit organizations interested in using City property
and services should contact Toni
Welicki in the City Manager's Office at (941) 954-4102 for
more information. Events take 30 days to process so applicant
should submit an application 90 days before their intended event.
Citizens
may also hold smaller parties, weddings, or demonstrations in
our City parks. These events are not classified as special events,
but may require a permit. If you are planning such an occasion,
please contact Toni
Welicki to ensure that you have all the proper permits in
place before your event.
Special
Event Instructions & Permit Applications (Art
fests-Parades)
Additional permit applications (City Parks, Weddings, etc.)
