Sarasota’s Street Art Faces Ban — But Locals Are Fighting Back
Big news out of Sarasota this week:
🎨 The Florida Department of Transportation just issued a memo requiring cities to remove all decorative pavement art—or risk losing funding.
That means beloved events like the Chalk Festival could be in jeopardy. But here’s the twist:
📊 Research shows painted intersections actually improve safety.
We’re following this story as the community mobilizes to protect Sarasota’s creative identity.
📰 Here’s what’s happening:
• FDOT’s memo dropped on June 30, 2025
• Local leaders worry this could erase downtown’s charm
• Studies suggest crosswalk murals reduce pedestrian crashes
• The Chalk Festival’s future is now uncertain
🎧 Don’t miss this week’s full discussion on Out and Around with Mike:
➡️ https://blog.teamrenick.com/local-area-happenings/
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