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We organize a wide range of special events and activities across the City of Sarasota, creating opportunities for the community to connect and enjoy our parks and facilities. From local gatherings to recreational activities, there’s always something to take part in.

Sprinkler Challenge

Summer SPRINKLER DANCE ➡️We Challenge YOU!

• Watch the RECing Crew’s sprinkler dance demo
• Grab your friends, family, or co‑workers
• Record your own Sprinkler Dance
• Tag us in your video — creativity and fun count the most!

Show off your best MOVES!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who will be the RECing Crew's Mascot? 

Mascot profile sheet 2026, 10_42_13 PM

The votes are in, and we’ll be announcing the new Mascot soon—stay tuned!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interested in getting featured?

📸 Send us your pictures at any of our 50+ park locations!*
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📸 Include social tags & location.

📸 Email parksandrec@sarasotafl.gov

📸 City of Sarasota - Parks Locations⠀
*Not all pictures can be posted.

Photo Feature Post

Get featured example by d merk photography

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facility Rentals:

For details on reserving space for your own event, please visit our Rentals page.

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Newtown Spring Festival

The Newtown Spring Festival will be held on Sunday, April 17th, 2022, from 1pm to 5pm at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.

  • Date: 04/17/2022 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM  
  • Location: Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (RLTCC)
    1845 34th Street
    Sarasota, Florida 34234
  • Introduction: The event is free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy live music, local gospel choirs, dance performances, vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a strong sense of community.
 Carrying on the tradition of the historic Newtown Easter Parade, a neighborhood institution since the 1960s, community leaders have organized a new event in the spirit of the original.

The Newtown Spring Festival will be held on Sunday, April 17th, 2022, from 1pm to 5pm at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.

The event is free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy live music, local gospel choirs, dance performances, vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a strong sense of community.

The festival is a truly collaborative effort, bringing together a variety of different individuals and organizations, including Newtown Alive, Shantel Norman, Gwendalyn Fleetwood, Newtown Nation, Sarasota's African American Cultural Coalition, the Sarasota Police Department, and the City of Sarasota.

For more information, contact Walter Gilbert, head organizer, at (941) 780-2059 or email fyfn123@hotmail.com.

RSVP on the Facebook Event Page for the latest updates!

 

Newtown Spring Festival Event Flyer 8.5 x 5.5

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