City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District
May is Almost Here!
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Celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, May 9, 2021 |
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Check out these fun Mother's Day Gift Ideas below! |
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Mother's Day Coloring Pages! |
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The Tony Saprito Fishing Pier will reopen to the public Friday, April 30 with a brief ceremony at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend the event, which will feature City leaders and the project team highlighting the improvements and new amenities, followed by a ribbon cutting and reopening the fishing pier.
The pier, located adjacent to the John Ringling Causeway Bridge, underwent a comprehensive rehabilitation with a new concrete top deck installed and concrete pilings, caps and light poles retrofitted. Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant railings also were installed plus six benches and three shade structures to provide relief from the intense Florida sun.
New pressure-treated composite planks are now incorporated into the deck at the foot of the pier where the surf from Sarasota Bay is strongest. To protect the structural integrity of the pier, the planks are designed to pop out during strong wave action and remain attached to the pier.
The makeover pays tribute to Sarasota Bay through creative sea life art designs placed along the railings, plus a visual reminder “Protect The Bay” imprinted at the end of the pier.
The City also partnered with Sarasota County to install a new Automated Rainfall Management System (ARMS) able to measure wind speed and direction, atmospheric pressure, temperature, and precipitation.
Construction started in November 2020 and concluded in April 2021. The rehabilitation project was funded through the voter approved penny surtax and is expected to further extend the pier’s longevity.
Saprito Pier opened in 1979 and remains a popular destination for fishing, walking and enjoying a beautiful sunset on the bay.
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Robert L. Taylor Community Complex |
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Summer Camp at RLTCC
• Registration: Applications are now available, online to print and/or pick up at RLT front desk; registration is first come first serve. The first-week payment of $75 is due at this time. Only a few spots left!
• Camp Dates & Times: June 14 - August 6, 2021; 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
• Fee: $75 per week session. Payment is due on or before every Wednesday for the following week of camp. For example, payment of $75 for the second session (2nd week) of camp is due on or before Wednesday, June 16, 2021.
• Ages 6 – 12 years old
• Space is limited to 60 campers per week.
Payment of $75 for the first week of camp is due at the time the application is submitted. At this time masks will be required while indoors and outdoors when socially distancing is not possible. Campers will need to bring a water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen each day to camp. Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks Provided.
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Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex |
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Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class
Begin, or advance your career in aquatics with our American Red Cross Lifeguarding Blended Learning Course!
The course is taught by our Head Lifeguard and Recreation Leader. Together they will teach you to help others stay safe in, on, and around the water, and help you learn the latest safety and rescue techniques, and how to deliver critical care, like CPR, first aid, and AED administration, when it is needed most.
DATE & TIME
• Friday, May 7, 2021; 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Saturday, May 8, 2021; 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday, May 9, 2021; 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Participants must attend all classes to receive a certificate.
FEE
• $225 per participant
PRE-REQUISITES
• Must be at least 15-years-old by the last day of class.
• Pass a pre-course swimming skills test prior to taking lifeguarding courses.
HOW TO REGISTER
• Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021
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Sarasota Municipal Auditorium & Bayfront Community Center |
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Plan your next event!
The City of Sarasota is now accepting requests for rental of the Municipal Auditorium and Bayfront Community Center. Those leases could be subject to cancellation due to COVID-19 and lessees are doing so at their own risk and expense.
Submit a Lease Request:
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Memorial Day - Monday, May 31, 2021
Recreational Facility Hours
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• Lido Pool, 400 Benjamin Franklin Drive, remains closed until further notice.
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Play a game of tennis with your Mom on Mother's Day!
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Advanced reservations required.
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Facility Hours
· Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
· Friday 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
· Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
· Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Facility Information
· Advanced reservations required (online or phone); drop-ins prohibited.
· Showers, lockers, and Court 13 open area are unavailable.
· Face covering required when entering/leaving the facility.
· Open All Holidays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Player Pass Rates
90 Minute Player Pass: $10
· Allows each adult player only 90 minutes of play. For additional time, another pass is required.
· Guest Passes not included.
90 Minute Youth Player Pass: $5
· Allows each youth player only 90 minutes of play. For additional time, another pass is required.
· For players 17 and under.
· Guest Passes not included.
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Beginning Salary
$33,384 + Benefits
To maintain assigned landscaped areas throughout the City by using sound horticultural practices and varied equipment and resources of the Parks & Recreation Department. To install, repair, and maintain the City's irrigation systems in roadway medians, parks, and other areas covered by the City of Sarasota's landscape maintenance responsibilities.
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Rate of Pay:
$12.00 per hour
Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
This position will be stationed at the front desk checking in patrons, processing payments. This position will be required to work some evenings and weekends.
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Rate of Pay:
$12.00 per hour
Payne Park Tennis Center
Performs specialized work conducting and directing recreational programs and activities at a designated park, playground, or other recreational facilities. Promotes good relationships with neighborhood and activity groups. May lead one or more personnel when engaged in activities requiring additional recreation staff.
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Bobby Jones Golf Club & Nature Trails |
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Following is the schedule for demolition at
Bobby Jones Golf Club:
Start Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Estimated Completion Date: Sunday, July 4, 2021
Building Demolition List:
> Clubhouse
> Cart barn
> Locker Barn
> Main Starter Booth
> Gillespie Starter Booth
> Gillespie Tennis Courts
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Frequently Asked Questions about
COVID-19 Testing
Walk-Up Testing Site
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex Parking Lot
1845 34th St., Sarasota, FL 34234
> 8 a.m. - 4 p.m, 7 days a week
> Testing Criteria: All ages, regardless of symptoms
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Drive-Thru Testing Site
Sarasota Kennel Club Parking Lot
5400 Bradenton Road, Sarasota, FL 34234
> 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 7 days a week
> Testing Criteria: All ages, regardless of symptoms
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Questions?
- Please do not call the facility located at the test site.
- Contact FL Dept. of Health, Sarasota County at 941-861-2883 OR
- Contact the COVID-19 Call Center, available 24/7 at 1-866-779-6121 OR
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Visit https://floridahealthcovid19.gov
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All of our parks are open.
Search by amenities here!
Please note a few of our facilities and amenities are not available at this time. Follow CDC Guidelines when visiting our parks.
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