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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.
Sarasota BMX celebrates 50 years
Sarasota BMX celebrates 50 years, will host Sunshine State Nationals in January
12/07/2023 1:00 PM
2024 One Book One Community Selection
Jungle Gardens hosted a feathered spectacle like no other on Wednesday, Nov. 15, as a parrot on roller skates took center stage to unveil the much-anticipated 2024 Sarasota County One Book One Community selection.
11/16/2023 12:00 PM
Replace smoke alarm batteries with time change
As the end of daylight saving time nears, the Sarasota County Fire Department encourages residents to replace batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
11/02/2023 9:00 AM
Updates for Hurricane Idalia, Morning of Aug. 30
Sarasota County updates for Hurricane Idalia, morning of Aug. 30, 2023.
08/30/2023 9:00 AM
Updates for Hurricane Idalia, Evening of Aug. 29
Sarasota County Government continues to monitor the impacts of Hurricane Idalia and is working to support the Emergency Operations Center and the community.
08/29/2023 4:45 PM
County updates for Tropical Storm Idalia
Sarasota County Government is preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia. Out of an abundance of caution, Sarasota County is calling for the evacuation of Level A in response to potential impacts which include barrier islands, mobile homes, and those living on vessels.
08/28/2023 4:00 PM
County offices closed for Labor Day
08/25/2023 8:30 AM
McCrane Concludes 18 Years of Service
After more than 40 years in public service, 18 of those with Sarasota County, Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane has concluded his extensive chapter of service with Sarasota County Government.
08/22/2023 3:30 PM
“No Swim” advisory lifted for Venice Beach
08/19/2023 8:00 PM
Community cleanup, Aug. 19 in Newtown
08/14/2023 9:30 AM
Take precautions during heat advisory
08/08/2023 1:00 PM
SCFD joins state HEROS program
07/25/2023 2:00 PM
Longwood Park community cleanup
07/10/2023 10:00 AM
OnDemand Service reaches 500,000 rides
06/30/2023 8:30 AM
Consumer Confidence Report available
06/29/2023 5:00 PM
PSC showcases tech to international guests
06/28/2023 12:30 PM
Celebrate Parks and Recreation month in July
06/27/2023 9:00 AM
Free Community Cleanup in Sarasota July 8
06/23/2023 9:00 AM
Rainford Appointed to Commission
Neil Rainford is scheduled to take the Oath of Office, Tuesday, June 13, at 8:30 a.m. in the commission chambers of the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail in Venice.
06/10/2023 5:30 AM
SCFD encourages safety over Memorial Day weekend
05/25/2023 4:00 PM
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 |