Sarasota County, FL

Sarasota County welcomes two newly sworn-in Commissioners

The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) recognized two newly elected representatives Teresa Mast, District 1, and Tom Knight, District 3, on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Sarasota County’s Debris Contractors Break for Thanksgiving – Public Debris Drop-Off Sites Close Saturday

Sarasota County debris contractors have collected more than 1.3 million cubic yards of debris from public right-of-way as of Nov. 17. Debris contractors will break for the Thanksgiving holiday from Nov. 25 to Dec 1. Debris collection will resume on Monday, Dec 2.

Breeze’s 77 Siesta Islander Offers Rides to Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Sarasota County Breeze Transit expanded its 77 Siesta Islander trolley route to serve downtown Sarasota on Nov. 2. This weekend, with two weeks of the expanded service completed, Sarasota County is confident the trolley is ready to carry attendees to the Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Festival.

Sandy Claws Beach Run Returns to Siesta on Dec. 14

Join the holiday fun at the 48th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run on Siesta Beach, happening Saturday, Dec. 14.

Sarasota County closures in observance of Veterans Day

The following Sarasota County government offices and recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Merry Meals with Santa Happening in December

Children aged 12 and under, along with their families, are invited to join Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources for the annual Merry Meals with Santa events.

Daylight saving time a reminder to change smoke alarm batteries

As daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3, the Sarasota County Fire Department encourages residents to use the time change as an opportunity to check and replace batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Limited Seats Remain for Nov. 15 Sarasota County Farm and Ranch Tour

Get a first-hand look at core agricultural operations in Sarasota County and learn directly from area farmers, ranchers and other growers about their accomplishments and challenges, on a day-long bus tour hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County.

Sarasota County earns high marks in annual Citizen's Survey

Residents have offered high praise for their quality of life in Sarasota County, as shown in the 33rd annual Citizen's Opinion Survey. The purpose is to show trend data over three decades, support decision-making, and gauge the sentiment of residents.

Public Hearing on Breeze OnDemand Proposed Fare Increase

On Tuesday, November 19, a Public Hearing will be held to consider increasing the standard Breeze OnDemand fare from $2 to $4. This discussion comes from the rise in ridership and the growing budget for the service.

2024 Off the Page Literacy Celebration Line-Up Announced

Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is thrilled to announce an expanded line-up for the 2024 Off the Page literary celebration, which will launch on Nov. 1.

Seats Filling Fast for the 19th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop

Osprey/Gulf Gate community cleanup scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5

As our community continues to recover from both Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene, Sarasota County is hosting a community cleanup this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. until noon.

Libraries and Historical Resources celebrates 20th anniversary of Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

To mark the 20th anniversary of the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library, Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources is hosting a free event for the community on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 2801 Newtown Blvd.

Sarasota County final budget public hearing rescheduled

Sarasota County final budget public hearing has been postponed to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, due to anticipated impacts from Hurricane Helene.

Laurel community cleanup set for Sept. 21

It's time to clean out the garage and gather discarded household items, tree trimmings and other garbage/debris as Sarasota County hosts a free community cleanup in Laurel from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 21.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with PRNR staff on Sept. 28

Sarasota County invites volunteers to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Sept. 28.

Sarasota County secures 656-acre conservation easement of Longino Ranch, Inc. property

Sarasota County has acquired a conservation easement for 656 acres on Longino Ranch, Inc. property through its Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP).

Sarasota County's fourth Annual Recovery Plan Performance Report now available

Sarasota County has released its fourth annual report on the use of $84.2 million dollars awarded through the U.S. Treasury's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).

Breeze invites college students to explore downtown Sarasota

College students can ace their commute this year with fare-free rides with Breeze. New College, Ringling College, Suncoast Technical College (STC) and University of South Florida (USF) Sarasota-Manatee have continued long-standing partnerships with Sarasota County’s Breeze Transit Department.