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From the Desk of the Sarasota
City Manager
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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE | |
While City of Sarasota administrative offices were closed on Christmas Day, some staff members were on duty, including employees at our historical Bobby Jones Golf Club, where the 7th annual "Reindeer Games" was played on the British Course. Thank you for making it a fun, festive day on the links! (L to R: Daniel Bailey, Doug Keil, Sue Martin, Bill Lowery, Roger Mendez and Gail Kolbe)
Our dedicated men and women in blue at the SPD were on duty patrolling the neighborhoods and helping those who needed assistance on Christmas Day. And, employees in the Utilities Department were on hand to monitor water and wastewater pressure. We appreciate each and every employee who is working in the essential services field this holiday season to ensure our community is safe and operating well.
Hours of operation at some facilities will vary again this week as we approach New Year's Day. Please check below for the holiday schedule.
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waste collection on New Year's Day - Thursday, Jan. 1
Regular Thursday pickup will be on Friday, Jan. 2
Regular Friday pickup will be on Saturday, Jan. 3
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Holiday Hours
City Hall
Closed: New Year's Day
Open
Lido Pool
Closed: New Year's Day
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
Open: Dec. 31 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed: New Year's Day
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City CommissionMon., January 5 - 2:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. City Hall - Commission Chambers
Community Workshop
Thurs., January 8 - 5:30 p.m.
City Hall - Room 112
Agenda
Nuisance Abatement Board Thurs., January 8 - 6 p.m.
City Hall - Commission Chambers
Bayfront 20:20 - Community Forum Sat., January 10 - 4 p.m.
Bay Brews, J Dub's Brewing Company - 1215 Mango Ave.
Bayfront 20:20 - Community Supper Sun., January 11 - Noon
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex - 1845 34th St.
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Downtown New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop
Downtown
New Year's Eve
1 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.DetailsNew Year's Eve Celebration Municipal Auditorium New Year's Eve 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. Information: 941-954-4165
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Upcoming Shows at the Van Wezel
Guys and Dolls
Tues., December 30 - 8 p.m.
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Vanessa Williams will perform at the Van Wezel on Jan. 2nd.
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Tickets
Vanessa Willams Fri., January 2, 2015 - 8 p.m.
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Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert Sat., January 3, 2015 - 8 p.m.
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Sister Act Sun., January 4, 2015 - 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Tickets
Menopause the Musical Mon., January 5, 2015 - 8 p.m.
Tickets
The Beach Boys Tues., January 6, 2015 - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets
St. Petersburg State Symphony Thurs., January 8 - 8 p.m.
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Bill Engvall Fri., January 9, 2015 - 8 p.m.
Tickets
Foreigner
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Mon., January 12, 2015 - 8 p.m.
Tickets
The Bronx Wanderers Sun., January 18, 2015 - 7 p.m.
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David Feherty Tues., January 20, 2015 - 8 p.m.
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Michael Bolton Wed., January 21, 2015 - 8 p.m.
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ABBA the Concert Thurs., January 22, 2015 - 8 p.m.
Tickets
Kathleen Madigan
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Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. will perform at the Van Wezel on Jan. 28th.
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Fri., January 23 - 8 p.m.
Tickets
An Evening with Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Tues., January 27, 2015 - 8 p.m.
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Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Wed., January 28, 2015 - 8 p.m.
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Ballroom with a Twist Thurs., January 29, 2015 - 8 p.m.
Tickets
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In this week's 'Sarasota Scene', our contributing photographer Norm Schimmel captured an amazing holiday performance of the Sarasota Sailor Circus, one of our treasured student performing arts programs in the community. Their final Holiday Spectacular show, featuring over 100 talented students, is tonight (Tues., Dec. 30) at 7 p.m.
I believe it is safe to say that 2014 was a very good year to live, work or visit our special community. Thanks to each and everyone who in their own unique way keeps Sarasota glowing and growing. Best wishes to everyone for a great 2015, and we at City Hall look most forward to working with you to keep the positive momentum, community building and improvements going. Happy New Year!
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From sunny Sarasota,
Tom Barwin
City Manager
941-954-4102
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