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Our featured job opportunity in this edition of City News is a Capital Projects Engineer in the Utilities Department.
Learn more about the position and apply online. Also, check out our many other career opportunities and share with family and friends.
We hope you can join the fun as The Bay turns one! With a 5-day festival running Wednesday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 22, there will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate with 30 events. All are free and family-friendly.
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Wednesday, Oct 18: Bailando at The Bay!
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Thursday, Oct 19: The Bay Turns One! Community Celebration Party!
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Friday, Oct 20: Boo! at The Bay
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Saturday, Oct 21: Multicultural Festival at The Bay
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Saturday, Oct 21: Journey former lead vocalist Steve Augeri Waterfront Concert
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Sunday, Oct 22: Taste of The Bay Food Festival
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Sunday, Oct 22: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe “Soul + Sass” Concert
The Bay Park Conservancy also will host a State of the Park & Partnership Address on Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m., where details about the first year, which attracted over a quarter of a million visitors, will be highlighted plus, an overview of what’s next for our blue-green oasis for all.
Check out the full schedule of events for The Bay Turns One celebration at www.TheBayTurnsOne.com
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We hope to see you at two events this weekend with our Sarasota Police Department! Both festivities are family-friendly and offer the chance to have fun with our SPD officers and enjoy some delicious food.
CRU grand opening: Oct. 14 Join us for the grand opening of the SPD Community Relations Unit (CRU) office,1782 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event promises fun for the whole family, with a DJ, tasty eats, ice cream, a ribbon cutting ceremony, cornhole, and even a friendly basketball game.
Chili Cookoff: Oct. 15 The Community Relations Unit will trade in their vests for aprons on Sunday, Oct. 15, at the 23rd Annual Firehouse Chili Cookoff benefiting the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund. The event will be held from 2-5 p.m. at Morton’s Gourmet Market on Osprey Avenue. Admission is free and $10 to sample all the chili.
Heads up -- Team Rex, a nod to Chief Rex Troche -- has been in the kitchen perfecting their recipe! Come out to the chili cookoff, support your local first responders, listen to live music, and have a great time with your family and friends.
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Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex is the place to be for festive fall arts and crafts!
Parents and toddlers (recommended ages: 2-5) will enjoy a variety of crafts with a different fall theme each Tuesday. At this age, the focus is on the process, not the product. Parental supervision is required, and parental assistance with supplies is encouraged.
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Oct. 24 - Orange Slime: Design your very own slime. Pick the scent and color and add eyes or spiders (if you dare) for additional texture and fun!
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Oct. 31- Trick-Or-Treat Smell My Feet, Hand and Footprint Craft: Help your child create a cute keepsake using paint and construction paper with their hand/footprints.
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Nov. 7 - Fun with Beads and Coffee Filter Turkeys: Create multicolored pumpkins and corn using beads and pipe cleaners. Use watercolors and coffee filters to create a unique turkey centerpiece.
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Nov. 14 - Turkey and Corn Plate Craft: We're breaking out the paint for this fun activity, using items like Legos and forks as paint brushes.
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Nov. 21 - Modeling Clay Turkey and Fall Slime: Create a festive turkey using modeling clay and feathers. Our fall-scented slime is back by popular demand!
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Nov. 28- Hot Cocoa Playdough: Make your own playdough that smells like delicious hot cocoa.
Each session is $5 per child, with monthly passes available and discounts provided for additional children in the same family.
Register at www.LetsPlaySarasota.com or call 941-263-6732 for more information.
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For convenience and to save a trip downtown, the Parking Operations Division is offering employee parking permit sales and renewals at the St. Armands Garage.
On the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, a Parking representative will be at the St. Armands Garage to assist with parking permits. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. To facilitate the process, employees should bring a letter from their employer. A brief application will need to be completed and are available at the office.
The next opportunity for permit transactions at the St. Armands Garage will be Wednesday, Oct. 25. Please keep in mind, the Parking Office at City Hall, 1565 First Street, is open regularly for permit sales and renewals Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Parking permit sales at the St. Armands Garage were suspended in Spring 2022 due to staffing shortages. We appreciate the Parking Division working diligently to reinstate this convenience for employees on St. Armands Key.
Our Cultural Heritage Exhibit Open House has been rescheduled!
Come out to City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23 to celebrate Sarasota’s architectural history with our free exhibit and remarks from Sarasota County Division of Historical Resources Manager Joshua Goodman, Architecture Sarasota President Morris Hylton III, and Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources Director Renee Di Pilato.
The open house was originally scheduled for September, but was thwarted by Hurricane Idalia. We hope you can make it -- and learn more about our City’s architecture and explore the history of the Sarasota School of Architecture.
The exhibit is free and available to the public when City Hall is open. Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Mark your calendars for Nov. 8 when Bruce Hornsby hits the stage for a live concert that guarantees a remarkable musical journey. With a career spanning decades, Hornsby brings a wealth of musical talent to the forefront. His soulful melodies and impressive piano skills are sure to make a lasting impact. It will be an evening of musical excellence, offering a chance to create lasting memories.
The magic continues on Nov. 9 as the Van Wezel hosts John Waite, treating the audience to an unforgettable night of smooth tunes and heartfelt lyrics. John Waite's songwriting has earned him a beloved spot in the world of rock and pop, and his performance is sure to whisk you away to a world filled with emotions and cherished memories. Don't wait – secure your tickets now to ensure you're part of this enchanting evening.
Tickets for both shows are currently on sale and can be purchased online at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us next month for the annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony as we celebrate and honor our military veterans!
The parade will begin Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at Osprey Avenue/Main Street in downtown and will move westward on Main Street.
This year’s parade will include all the favorites -- from marching bands to antique military vehicles and more! Keep an eye on the front of the parade, where two local World War II veterans will be honored for their courage, bravery and sacrifice.
The parade will make its way to Chaplain J.D. Hammel Park, at the corner of Gulfstream Avenue and Main Street, where a ceremony will be held at approximately 11 a.m. The keynote address will be given by Carlos Moreira, First Sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and Director of Student Engagement with the University of South Florida.
The event is organized each year by the Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee with in-kind services provided by the City of Sarasota. Many thanks to the committee members, led by Chairperson Dan Kennedy, for ensuring this time honored tradition continues.
With 40-45 units in the lineup, this year's parade is sure to be the best yet!
 Interested in being in the parade? Contact Dan Kennedy at 941-812-5406.
Please note: Downtown is expected to be busier than usual, with the parade and Sarasota Farmers Market running concurrently, so please be patient. As wide gaps open in the parade, our SPD officers will escort pedestrians safely across Main Street.
Hope to see you there!
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