Newsroom

Sarasota County media relations officers are in the office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and rotate on-call and after-hours response.

Media outlets may submit queries through email, news@scgov.net, or by phone, 941-861-6397. 

For general questions and information, residents and visitors should call 311 when in Sarasota County, or 941-861-5000 when outside county limits. 

Celebrate Park and Recreation Month in July

Post Date:07/12/2024 10:00 AM

Join Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) in celebrating Park and Recreation Month this July.

This year’s theme from the National Recreation and Park Association, “Where You Belong,” highlights the vital role park and recreation professionals play in fostering community through programs, essential services, and safe spaces for everyone.

PRNR staff have planned numerous events throughout July. They can be viewed here. Whether you visit neighborhood parks, large preserves, beaches, or world-class athletic facilities, Sarasota County offers a wide range of safe, accessible, and diverse recreational opportunities and amenities for all ages.

“We hope that you will take the time this summer, especially in July, to enjoy everything Sarasota County parks have to offer,” said Nicole Rissler, Director of Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.

When visiting Sarasota County parks, beaches, or natural areas, please remember to pack out what you pack in, take only photos, and leave only footprints.

Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with Sarasota County and experience why local parks and recreation are truly where you belong.

For more information, please call 311 or visit SarasotaCountyParks.com. 

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Sarasota County Municipalities

City of Sarasota Email: news@sarasotafl.gov
City of Venice Email: landerson@venicefl.gov
City of North Port Email: jbartolone@northportfl.gov
Town of Longboat Key Email: tadams@longboatkey.org

Regional Public Safety Organizations

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Email: Dana.Judge@SarasotaSheriff.org
Sarasota Police Department   Website: https://www.sarasotapd.org/media-news-releases/public-information-office
North Port Fire Department Email: dingalls@northportfl.gov
North Port Police Department Email: jtaylor@northportpdfl.gov
Englewood Fire Department Email: tdunn@englewood-fire.com
City of Venice Fire / Police Department Email: landerson@venicefl.gov
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Email: Randy.Warren@manateesheriff.com
Bradenton Police Department Email: Meredith.Censullo@BradentonPD.com
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital  Email: monica.yadav@hcahealthcare.com
Sarasota Memorial Hospital  Email: news@smh.com
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Website: https://myfwc.com/news/contacts/
Florida Forest Service  Email: Patrick.Mahoney@FreshFromFlorida.com
Florida Highway Patrol Website: https://www.flhsmv.gov/news/meet-the-team/office-of-public-affairs/
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office  Email: nthurek@desotosheriff.org

Additional Communications / Public Information Officer Resources

Department of Health – Sarasota County Email: DOHSarasotaNews@FLHealth.gov
Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller  Email: clkinfo@sarasotaclerkandcomptroller.com 
Sarasota County Tax Collector Email: Info@SarasotaTaxCollector.gov
Sarasota County Property Appraiser  Email: bloughrey@sc-pa.com
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Email: pdonnelly@sarasotavotes.gov
Sarasota County Schools  Website: https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/page/departmental-contacts-communications-and-government-affairs
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Email: susan.reimann@flysrq.com
Visit Sarasota  Website: https://www.visitsarasota.com/media-room
Manatee County Government  Email: NEWS@mymanatee.org
Charlotte County Government  Email: Brian.Gleason@CharlotteCountyFL.gov
DeSoto County Government Email: info@desotobocc.com