New tech to improve 911 call processing

05/25/2023 9:00 AM

Fire assessment max rates set

A public hearing to adopt an updated methodology and set the maximum-rates for Fiscal Year 2024 was held at the May 24, Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners meeting.

05/23/2023 9:00 AM

Learn about hurricane prep at presentations

05/11/2023 12:00 PM

SCFD partners with schools to provide CPR training

05/10/2023 2:00 PM

Take action, prepare now for hurricane season

Sarasota County reminds community to prepare now for hurricane season

05/10/2023 8:30 AM

Learn about fire protection services and assessment rates

05/05/2023 9:00 AM

Vegetative debris collection surpasses Irma

To date, more right of way vegetative storm debris has been collected following Hurricane Ian than the total amount of debris collected after Hurricane Irma in 2017.

10/14/2022 2:00 PM

Vegetative storm debris collection begins

Sarasota County Solid Waste began vegetative storm debris collections Thursday, Oct. 6, in areas of unincorproated Sarasota County.

10/06/2022 2:54 PM

Sarasota County hires new Fire Chief

Sarasota County welcomes David (Dave) Rathbun as the fire department’s next Fire Chief following a nationwide search.

09/23/2022 9:00 AM

ERAP nearing full disbursement of funds

As the program awaits an update on ERA 2 funding from the Treasury, there will be some changes to the program to include ending accepting new applications and pausing requests for additional payments until the next anticipated round of funding is received.

09/16/2022 2:45 PM

Prepare now for hurricane season, June 1

Sarasota County Emergency Management is encouraging the community to take steps now to prepare for the start of hurricane season on June 1.

05/18/2022 2:00 PM

SCFD lifts recreational burn ban

Recreational burn ban lifting in Sarasota County.

05/03/2022 1:30 PM

Countywide recreational burn ban issued

Due to the dry weather conditions and an increased chance of wildfires, a countywide recreational burn ban was issued Friday, April 15, 2022, effective immediately.

04/15/2022 10:30 AM

ERAP disburses $10 million in one year

As the program approaches its one-year mark, Sarasota County’s Emergency Rental Assistance program has disbursed more than $10 million to the Sarasota County community.

04/14/2022 10:30 AM

Daylight saving is reminder to replace smoke alarm batteries

Daylight saving is a reminder to replace batteries in smoke alarms, weather radios

03/09/2022 9:00 AM

ERAP expands eligibility

The expansion includes a broader definition of COVID-19 impact, an increase in the maximum number of months of assistance from 15 to 18 months, and additional funding of $4.1 million.

01/26/2022

Learn about prescribed fire at Fire Fest

01/04/2022 9:30 AM

Extended hours for select SCAT services New Year's Eve

12/29/2021 10:00 AM

County offices closed for Thanksgiving

Most Sarasota County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

11/22/2021 12:30 PM

Sarasota County ERAP disburses over $5 million

The Sarasota County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has disbursed over $5 million in rental and utility assistance to community members impacted by COVID-19.

11/05/2021 5:00 PM