Sarasota County Strategic Plan

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About Sarasota County's Strategic Plan

Sarasota County reaffirms its strategic plan annually. The Board of County Commissioner’s approved strategic plan includes 15-year vision and mission statements and an annual action plan. The purpose of the process enhances the effectiveness of the County Commission (BOCC) by providing a unifying vision, goals and an annual work program.

Additionally, this results in a policy action calendar to focus attention on critical discussions and decisions from the Strategic Plan. This area of scgov.net is dedicated to providing the public updates on Actions within the Strategic Plan as well as key performance measures related to the plan.

Vision

Sarasota County is a beautiful community that has preserved natural assets.

Sarasota County has world-class amenities and robust, diverse business opportunities.

Sarasota County is a great place to live with easy movement through mobility options and a strong sense of community.

Mission

The mission of Sarasota County Government is to provide exceptional quality services in collaboration with the cities and to act as a financially responsible steward.

Our high-performing county organization takes great pride in customer-focused services that add value to the community.

Goals

Link to monthly updates on Actions and Key Performance Measures related to each of the five goals identified in the County’s Strategic Plan.

	Exceptional County Services Aligned with Resources
Action Update (External) Key Performance Measures (External)
	High-Performing County Team
Action Update (External) Key Performance Measures (External)
	World-Class Quality of Life Amenities
Action Update (External) Key Performance Measures (External)

	Safe Place to Live, Work and Play
Action Update (External) Key Performance Measures (External)
	Robust, Growing Business Opportunities
Action Update (External) Key Performance Measures (External)

2026 Board Policy Agenda

Top Priorities

Priority	Description
Budget 2028 including Critical Services and Current Budget	Present recommendations and options to the Board for consideration to mitigate projected 2028 General Fund strategic reserve shortfalls. Recommendations will include identifying what the Board identifies as our critical services, what services are we required to fund, and what capital projects could be paused.
Current and Future Transportation on County Roads	Compile and synthesize transportation planning, funding, right-of-way, P3, and major roadway project information into a single, coordinated format and conduct a Board workshop to present findings and policy considerations.
Legacy Regional Stormwater Facilities	Develop and document a Countywide framework to identify, prioritize, and fund legacy regional stormwater facilities, including definitions, evaluation criteria, and funding approaches, and provide a summary report and presentation to the Board.
Siesta Key Beautification, Funding and Maintenance	Evaluate beautification needs, funding mechanisms, and maintenance responsibilities for Siesta Key and provide coordinated recommendations at a Board workshop.