What’s Open, Closed For Presidents Day 2022 In Sarasota

SARASOTA, FL — Many Sarasota workers and students get to enjoy a long weekend for Presidents Day, which is honored Monday.

The holiday was established in 1885 to recognize the birthday of President George Washington, according to History.com. It became known as Presidents Day in 1971 when Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to create more three-day weekends for workers in the United States.

As a federal holiday, Presidents Day could affect the hours of government offices, libraries, public transportation, garbage pickup and other services in Sarasota County.

Before you head out Monday, here’s a roundup up what’s open and closed on Presidents Day in the Sarasota area:

City of Sarasota government offices: All administrative offices will be closed Monday.

City of Sarasota Solid Waste Department: Trash and recycling collection services won’t be interrupted Monday.

Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex: Open Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lido Pool: Closed Monday.

Nature Trails at Bobby Jones Golf Club: Closed for ongoing golf course renovations.

Payne Park Tennis Center: Open Monday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Robert L. Taylor Community Complex: Open Monday, 6 to 10 a.m.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall: The box office will be open regular hours Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sarasota County Area Transit: Regular SCAT bus services and the Siesta Key Breeze will operate during normal hours on Monday. The administrative office will be closed.

Sarasota County Public Libraries and Historical Resources: All library branch locations and historical resources will be closed Monday.

Sarasota County Recreation Centers: All recreation centers will be closed Monday.

Sarasota County Public Schools: Schools are closed Monday and reopen Tuesday.

Sarasota County government offices: All government offices will be closed Friday.

Sarasota Emergency Rental Assistance Program Call Center: Closed Monday.

Sarasota County Solid Waste Collections: There are no changes to garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup on Monday.

County Chemical Collection Centers: Closed Monday.

Central County Landfill: Open normal hours on Monday. Administrative offices will be closed.

Citizen Convenience Center: Open Monday.

Re-Uz-It Shop: Closed Monday.

Knight Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range: Closed Monday.

Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County: Open normal hours on Monday.

Sarasota County Schools: Closed Monday. Classes resume Tuesday.