Sarasota, FL unveils Free Wi-Fi in the Parks pilot in response to connectivity gaps

Sarasota, FL Free Wi-Fi in the Parks Connectivity Pilot

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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.

Parks and Recreation Wi-Fi Pilot / POC Digital Divide

Sarasota, FL

Municipality in Florida

United States

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Sarasota city officials want to bring free Wi-Fi to public parks this year

Commissioners say the effects of COVID-19 have\u00a0shown a need for open-air spaces with Wi-Fi\u00a0available to residents.

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