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Public Art Committee approves Arlington Park lifeguard building mural by Alyssa Silvers

5546885 · August 6, 2025
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Summary

The City of Sarasota Public Art Committee unanimously approved a proposal to install a 1,150-square-foot mural, "Rhapsody in Bloom," by local artist Alyssa Silvers at the Arlington Park aquatic lifeguard headquarters, with a total budget of up to $40,000 including plaque and basic lighting.

The City of Sarasota Public Art Committee on an unanimous vote approved a plan to install a mural on the lifeguard headquarters at Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, selecting artist Alyssa Silvers to paint “Rhapsody in Bloom.” The committee approved a total project budget of up to $40,000, which staff said covers artist fees, incidental costs and a plaque; the artist’s proposal listed a $37,400 artist budget.

The mural, described by the artist as an abstract celebration of Sarasota’s coastal energy and native flora, will cover…

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