Sarasota Downtown Improvement District

Downtown Sarasota, tonight is the night! ✨ 💃 🪩
Our season 5 finale Dance Dance Sarasota, starts at 7:00 PM! There will be live dance lessons, games for all ages, local vendors, free giveaways, music by DJ D2 presented by Total Class Entertainment, and amazing community vibes. All happening tonight on North Palm Ave! 🌇
Thank you to our premier sponsor, The Love Vault. As well as our Community Sponsor MUSE MVMT, our Fresh Sponsor Ember Pilates, and our non-profit partner Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Thank you for making tonight possible! ⭐
FAQ 📢
Where: North Palm Avenue in Downtown Sarasota (map attached to post)
When: 7-10 PM (giveaways start right at 7 PM, get there early to receive yours at the welcome tent!)
What: A family-friendly & free event (no tickets needed)
See you soon! ✨

We are counting down!... Just three more days until the Season 5 Finale of Fresh Friday's! Dance Dance Sarasota! Friday Night, June 5,
7-10 p.m. Where you ask? on our famous Palm Avenue!
Live dance lessons | Music by DJ D2 | Local vendors | Rain or shine

𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from today, June 1, to November 30. Stay prepared this season by keeping yourself and your family informed. Follow the City’s social media channels, visit our website, and stay tuned to local news for important updates before, during, and after a storm.

Along with online updates, make sure you’re signed up for Alert Sarasota to get critical safety notifications by phone, email, or text during emergencies.

Register or check your status here: Alertcitysarasota.com

Memorial Day Parade Street Closures
The City of Sarasota, Government, in conjunction with the Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee, will host the annual Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, on Main Street from Orange Avenue to U.S. 41.

There will be several tow-away zones and street closure notices in place in downtown Sarasota prior to the event:

Monday, May 25, closed from 4 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
• Main Street from Links Ave. to Gulfstream Avenue
• Osprey Avenue from Fruitville to Ringling Boulevard
• Central Avenue from Main Street to First Street
• Intersection of Pineapple Avenue, Central Avenue and Main Street
• Gulfstream Avenue from Cocoanut Avenue to McAnsh Square

Monday, May 25, closed from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
• Links Avenue from 2nd Street to Ringling Boulevard
• Goodrich Avenue from Main Street to 2nd Street
• Adelia Avenue from Main Street to 2nd Street
• Orange Avenue from State Street to 2nd Street
• Lemon Avenue from Main Street to 2nd Street or First Street
• Mira Mar Court from Main Street to McAnsh Square
• South Palm Avenue at the intersection with Main Street

Parked vehicles not removed by 8:45 a.m. will be towed at the owner’s expense. For information about towed vehicles, contact Upman’s Towing at 941-365-7084.

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲

🏢 City administrative offices will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day.
🚛 Garbage/recycling and yard waste will be picked up as usual.
🕑 City facility hours may vary.

More information: https://sarasotafl.gov/News.../Memorial-Day-observance-2026

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: On May 25, the annual Memorial Day parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Main Street & Orange Avenue and conclude at approximately 11 a.m. with a ceremony at Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park. The public is encouraged to attend.

Downtown Sarasota is gearing up for an unforgettable summer! ☀️

Take a sneak peek at everything going on, read & subscribe to our newsletter: https://conta.cc/4vOKCJX

The sidewalks and streets of the Downtown Improvement District (DID) are meticulously maintained 🧼 ✨

Regular cleaning and upkeep ensure they remain inviting for residents and visitors alike! A clean environment not only enhances aesthetics but also promotes safety and community pride! 🌟

Find more about our initiatives on our website! https://www.downtownsarasotadid.com/the-did-strategic-plan

C'est la vie! 💛

This isn't just something we say because we are in Downtown Sarasota... we also say it when we want to indulge in delicious French food! 🇫🇷

"Christophe and Geraldine Coutelle created C’est La Vie Downtown Sarasota in 1997 after moving to the US that same year. It was their mission to bring an authentic French bistro experience to America. When C’est la Vie opened its doors in 1997, it was one of the first restaurants downtown to offer outdoor seating like many established bistros in France." 🥖

Visit C'est La Vie today - located on Main Street!

The City of Sarasota Public Art Program is inviting the community to help shape what comes next at the site formerly home to Mr. Red, located at the intersection of Gulfstream Avenue and Cocoanut Avenue.

Following significant hurricane damage, the sculpture has been relocated to City Hall. We’re now gathering community input to help guide the future of this site.

This is a highly visible waterfront location with unique environmental conditions. Any future artwork placed here will need to be thoughtfully designed and structurally robust enough to withstand strong winds, salt air, and severe weather events.

Possible directions may include a new sculpture, a relocated artwork from the City’s collection, a piece inspired by Mr. Red, or something entirely new.

You can share your ideas by taking a brief survey at:
https://engage.sarasotafl.gov/replacing-mr-red

The survey requires a simple login using a valid email address to help ensure accurate results and prevent duplicate responses. No additional personal information is required, and email addresses will not be used for any other purpose.

The survey closes this Sunday, April 26 at 11:59 p.m. Feedback will be shared with the Public Art Committee at its May 6 meeting to help inform next steps.