Sarasota County Fire Department to provide whole blood on emergency scenes

The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) has partnered with SunCoast Blood Centers to implement a groundbreaking prehospital whole blood transfusion program. This initiative aims to provide life-saving blood transfusions to patients suffering from severe bleeding or traumatic injuries.

01/17/2025 9:26 AM

Fire Fest! Returns Jan. 25 to Carlton Reserve

Sarasota County's Fire Fest returns on Saturday, Jan. 25 to educate and inform the community about the importance of prescribed fire to the ecosystem.

01/06/2025 12:30 PM

Burn ban now in effect due to dry conditions

A burn ban is currently in effect for Sarasota County due to local drought conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards.

12/28/2024 10:00 AM

Sarasota County Fire Department hosting community event at Station 23

Sarasota County Fire Department will host an event for our community to meet fire department leadership from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 11, at Sarasota County Fire Station 23, located at 1930 N. Tamiami Trl., Nokomis.

12/20/2024 1:24 PM

Comment on Resilient SRQ Hurricane Ian Recovery Plan

12/19/2024 4:04 PM

Meeting on possible inclusion of part of Nokomis in Sarasota County Fire and Rescue District

Community meeting to be held on possible inclusion of a portion of Nokomis in Sarasota County Fire and Rescue District

12/10/2024 1:39 PM

Over 1 million cubic yards of debris collected in unincorporated Sarasota County

Over the past 30 days, Sarasota County’s debris contractors have collected more than 1 million cubic yards of storm debris throughout unincorporated Sarasota County.

11/13/2024 4:00 PM

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.

11/05/2024 10:30 AM

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.

10/30/2024 1:00 PM

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.

09/25/2024 2:30 PM

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.

09/12/2024 10:49 AM

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).

09/05/2024 3:47 PM

Learn about fire protection services, assessment rates

Sarasota County invites the public to learn about updated fire assessment proposed rates for Fiscal Year 2025 at one or all of three meetings to be held at public libraries.

08/22/2024 10:00 AM

Precautionary outdoor air quality advisory issued

Sarasota County has issued an air advisory for elevated ozone levels and/or the potential for elevated ozone levels that fall within the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category, per Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) national ambient air quality standards for public health.

08/15/2024 5:30 PM

Sarasota County continues commitment to environment with new land acquisition

Sarasota County’s Land Acquisition and Management Program, which encompasses the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP) and the Neighborhood Parkland Acquisition Program (NPP), continues to preserve natural lands.

07/18/2024 10:21 AM

Celebrate Park and Recreation Month in July

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

07/12/2024 10:00 AM

Precautionary outdoor air quality statement issued

Sarasota County has issued a precautionary statement regarding elevated Particulate Matter (PM2.5) levels due to impacts from Saharan Dust.

07/11/2024 3:30 PM

Lifeguard rescues family of seven caught in rip current

Off-duty Sarasota County Fire Department Lifeguard Mariano Martinez rescued seven swimmers in distress and helped more swimmers to safety after a rip current carried them more than 200 yards into the Gulf of Mexico on June 22.

06/26/2024 11:00 AM

Sarasota County Fire Department issued burn ban lifted

The burn ban issued by Sarasota County Fire Department, which prohibited unpermitted open burns in Sarasota County is no longer in effect as of June 17.

06/17/2024 2:00 PM

Sarasota County Fire Department to host Open House events

The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) invites the community to a series of open houses at various fire stations throughout Sarasota County to educate and connect with our community through a series of engaging events.

06/07/2024 10:30 AM