Sarasota, FL
Municipality in Florida
United States
Sarasota, FL unveils Free Wi-Fi in the Parks pilot in response to connectivity gaps
City officials first discussed free Wi-Fi in public parks in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarasota approved the use of $470,000 in federal ARPA funds for the installation of equipment at four public parks. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park was the first park in the program with additional park activations planned by early 2023. Free Wi-Fi in the Parks reduces the digital divide and encourages active lifestyles through increased park visits.
Sarasota, FL
United States
Sarasota, FL tests bike-sharing program based in city garages
Sarasota's bike-share pilot began with a fleet of 10 bicycles based in the St. Armands Garage. Each bike is available for hourly or daily rental via interaction between the user's phone and the garage's ticketing kiosk. The city is working with I Bike Sarasota to maintain the fleet, which could expand to other garages if the pilot is successful.
Sarasota, FL
United States