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April Fools' Day

Gulfstream Roundabout Could Be Removed

A new traffic study calls Sarasota’s 14 roundabouts a flawed answer to congestion and recommends starting removals at Gulfstream Avenue.

04/01/2026 By Susan Burns

Traffic

Temporary Lane Closures on the North Trail Start Today

Utilities crews are beginning work on a multi-phase, $30 million water main improvement project that's expected to be completed in 2028.

09/15/2025 By Staff

Poly Wanna Roundabout

'Poly,' a 20-Foot-Tall Sculpture, Was Just Installed at the 14th Street Roundabout

Five years after its approval, the 20-foot-tall piece by Hou de Sousa is located at U.S. 41 and 14th Street.

01/08/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Round and Round and Round We Go

Traffic Circles Can Actually Be Straightforward, Driving Instructors Say

Knowing when and where to yield is critical to reducing angst—and crashes.

01/29/2024 By Catherine Hicks/Community News Collaborative

Loop-de-Loop

The New U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Roundabout Is Finally Here

Located at the base of the Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota, the new roundabout will welcome motorists beginning Dec. 17.

12/12/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Tourism

Two Million Floridians Are Expected to Travel This Fourth of July

The holiday weekend will be the second busiest since 2000, according to AAA estimates.

06/27/2022 By Staff

Back to the drawing board

City Rejects Art Slated for Fruitville Road and U.S. 41 Roundabout

City commissioners said they felt “lukewarm” about the coral-like sculpture recommended by the Public Art Committee.

04/19/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Public Art

A Colorful Coral Reef-Inspired Sculpture May Be Heading to the Fruitville Road Roundabout

The City of Sarasota Public Art Committee called artist Sujin Lim's resin-cast sculpture "playful, colorful and easy to understand."

01/28/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Transportation

A Diverging Diamond Interchange Is Coming to I-75 and Clark Road

Construction on the $62.4 million project is expected to last until fall 2023.

10/22/2021 By Staff

The Time Is Now

The City of Sarasota Has Issued a Call for a Landmark Piece of Public Art

It will be located at the city's newest completed roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

09/07/2021 By Kay Kipling

Construction

Gulfstream Roundabout Traffic Shift Will Start Monday

The City of Sarasota and the Florida Department of Transportation are warning drivers to expect stop-and-go traffic and changing lane conditions on Monday evening.

08/13/2021 By Staff

Transportation

Fares Resume for All Sarasota County Area Transit Services on July 6

The fares are the same as they were prior to their suspension in 2020.

06/21/2021 By Staff

Transportation

Sarasota County to Launch 'Mobility on Demand' Service June 5

Called "OnDemand by Sarasota County," it will serve four specialized zones and operate much like ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft.

05/28/2021 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota County Named a 'Best Commuter Workplace'

The Best Workplaces for Commuters program offers designated organizations access to a range of support services to assess and promote non-driving commuting for employees.

02/17/2021 By Staff

Coronavirus

Federal Order Requires Use of Face Coverings on All Sarasota County Area Transit Services

The order applies to all who utilize SCAT's services, including fixed routes, SCAT Plus and the Siesta Key Trolley.

02/10/2021 By Staff

Construction

Public Invited to Meeting About U.S. 41-Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout

Pre-construction work could begin as early as January 2021.

12/04/2020 By Staff

Fast Track

Jane Grogg Named Director of Sarasota County Area Transit Services

Grogg will immediately assume the position.

10/22/2020 By Staff

Construction

Three U.S. 41 Roundabouts Scheduled for Completion Next Month

The Fruitville, 10th Street and 14th Street roundabouts are expected to be in final stages by the end of October, and ready for traffic by the beginning of November.

10/12/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Closures

Fruitville Road Closure Begins Week of March 1

The closure is part of a new traffic pattern that is expected to be in effect through summer 2020.

02/28/2020 By Staff

Driving in Circles

Roundabout Construction is Everywhere. Here’s an Update on Where and Why

In the city of Sarasota, three roundabouts under construction are all slated for completion in Fall 2020.

12/31/2019 By Shelby Schwartz

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