Early Preparation Leads to Informed Action

With Hurricane Season upon us, now is the time to take action to prepare yourself, your loved ones and your home.

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Land Acquisition and Management Program

Voter-approved and taxpayer-funded programs designed to acquire and protect natural lands and parklands.

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Burn Ban Lifted

As of July 12, 2026, the Sarasota County Fire Department-issued burn ban is no longer in effect.

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Jul
09

Commission Board Recess

12:00 AM - Aug, 14

Jul
17

Behavioral Heath Consortium

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Jul
17

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Jul
17

Siesta Key Beautification Task Force

01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Jul
18

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 19 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Jul
18

Christmas in July Arts and Crafts Show

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Jul
20

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits! | North Port Library

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Jul
20

Florida Folk Music | Elsie Quirk Library

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Jul
21

Englewood Community Health Action Team (Englewood CHAT)

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jul
21

#262834MN 2026 Parks & Rec Master Plan Update 2nd Mtg.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jul
22

Superstar Snakes | Elsie Quirk Library

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jul
22

Probation Advisory Board

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Jul
23

Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Hawai'i | Elsie Quirk Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jul
24

Second Evaluation Meeting - 262856FB CEI Services for Fruitville Rd. Widening - Debrecen Rd. to Lorraine Rd.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jul
25

Tania Vergara Dance-Theater Presents: HuMangrove | Selby Library

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Jul
27

First Evaluation Meeting - 262862MM CI Services for E Manasota Beach Rd Extension

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Jul
28

Kids' Summer Beach Runs

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Jul
29

Summer Learning Finale: Bug Bash | Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Jul
29

Bid Opening 262878MH Dona Bay Ph 3 Exploratory Well

02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Jul
29

Kids' Summer Beach Runs

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Jul
30

Summer Reading Finale: Face Painting, Balloon Sculpting and Community Mural Making | Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Jul
31

First Evaluation Meeting: 262868MM Misdemeanor Probation Services

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aug
01

Back to School - Youth Activity Fair

10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Aug
06

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Aug
07

Second Evaluation Meeting - 262862MM CI Services for E Manasota Beach Rd Extension

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aug
07

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Aug
07

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Aug
10

Second Evaluation Meeting: 262868MM Misdemeanor Probation Services

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aug
11

The Florida Panther Project | Selby Library

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Aug
12

Attention Veterans: Your Service Matters and So Do Your Benefits! | Osprey Library

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Aug
12

Hurricane Preparedness with Sarasota County Emergency Management | Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Aug
12

Hurricane Preparedness with Sarasota County Emergency Management | Elsie Quirk Library

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Aug
18

First Evaluation Committee Meeting - 262879FB Engineering Services for St. Armands Resiliency & Flood Mitigation

09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Aug
21

Commission Meeting (Budget, if needed)

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aug
22

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 8 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Aug
25

County Administration Center Ribbon Cutting

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Aug
25

Commission Meeting

09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Aug
27

Start Eating the “Med Way”: An Introduction to the Mediterranean Diet | Elsie Quirk Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Aug
28

1st Eval Meeting RPS 262885MN Arch Svcs NE Jail Addition

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep
02

Second Evaluation Meeting - 262879FB Eng. Svcs. St. Armands Resiliency & Flood Mitigation

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Sep
03

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sep
04

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sep
04

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sep
15

2nd Eval Meeting RPS 262885MN Arch Svcs NE Jail Addition

12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Sep
18

2nd Eval Meeting RPS 262886 CMAR-NE Jail Addition

10:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Sep
19

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 22 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sep
19

Woodmere Bark

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sep
26

National Public Lands Day

08:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
01

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Oct
02

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
02

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Oct
10

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
05

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Nov
06

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
06

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Nov
14

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 4 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
03

Seniors Advisory Council Meeting

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Dec
04

Behavioral Health Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
04

Human Services Advisory Council Meeting

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dec
12

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 17 Open House

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
More Events

Free Community Cleanup at Longwood Park set for Saturday, July 18

Celebrate Park and Recreation Month Across Sarasota County in July

Sarasota County’s 2025 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report Now Available

Sarasota County names new Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

Selby Library to Host America 250 Celebration on Saturday, July 11

Sarasota County Independence Day Office Closure Schedule

$1.35 Million Available for Affordable Home Construction in Sarasota County

Residents Invited to Register for Civics 101 Fall 2026 Session

Be Ready Together: Prepare now for hurricane season

Hurricane season is almost here, and Sarasota County officials encourage residents, businesses and visitors to take steps now to prepare. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.

Sarasota County Libraries Launches 2026 Summer Learning Program with Expanded Reading Challenge

Free Kids’ Summer Beach Runs Kick Off in June at Siesta and North Brohard Beaches

Sarasota County library cardholders can now access ABCmouse from home for free

Storm surge poles installed to increase awareness of dangers ahead of hurricane season

Sarasota County has installed two colorful poles on Siesta and Manasota beaches, with a third pole planned for North Jetty Beach this spring.

Sarasota County remains under a one-day per week watering schedule with stricter hours beginning Friday, April 3

Sarasota County remains under a one-day per week watering schedule with stricter hours beginning Friday, April 3.

Speakers announced for Sarasota County’s Community Conversation on Hurricane Preparedness

More information on the speakers can be found at scgov.net/CommunityConversations.

Sarasota County earns Tree City USA recognition

Sarasota County to host Community Conversations event on Hurricane Preparedness

Community members are invited to a free Community Conversation on Hurricane Preparedness hosted by Sarasota County and partner agencies from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota.

Daylight saving a reminder to change smoke alarm batteries

The Sarasota County Fire Department encourages the community to use the time change on Sunday, March 8 as an opportunity to check and replace batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Community survey opens to assess housing and community development needs

Residents and community organizations are invited to participate in a housing and community development survey from the Sarasota County Housing Enhancement and Redevelopment Office (HERO). The survey is available online through March 20, 2026.

Sarasota County Libraries launches “Culture Pass” to enhance access to local arts and culture
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