Politics & Government

What's Closed and Open In Sarasota Government?

Sarasota garbage collection will be affected for Christmas and New Year's Day.

The City of Sarasota administration offices will be closed the following days during the 2012 holiday season: 

·         Monday, Dec. 24  -   in observance of Christmas Eve

·         Tuesday, Dec. 25  -   in observance of Christmas Day

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·         Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013  -  in observance of New Year’s Day 

Weekly garbage and recycling collection will be impacted on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day only.  Regular Tuesday collection will be picked up the following day on Wednesday, December 26 as well as Wednesday, January 2. 

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Bobby Jones Golf Club is open every day and will host the 5th Annual Reindeer Games on Christmas Day.  The rate for 18 holes, with a riding cart plus a continental breakfast at Bobby’s Clubhouse Restaurant, is $29.50.  Breakfast will be offered 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.  Walk-ins are welcome. 

Lido Pool will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The Robert L. Taylor Community Complex will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day with holiday hours on the following days: 

·         Monday, December 24:  6 a.m. – 10 a.m.

·         Monday, December 31:  6 a.m. – 10 a.m. 

The county’s chemical collection centers at 8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, and 250 S. Jackson Road, Venice, are closed Jan. 1. The Sarasota County Landfill and Citizen’s Convenience Center will be closed on Jan 1.


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