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Sarasota County incorporated in 1921 and adopted a Home Rule Charter in 1971 in accordance with the state constitution and Florida law. The Charter established a commission form of government as the county's governing body. The Commission appoints the County Administrator, who serves as the county's chief administrative officer, and the County Attorney, who serves as legal adviser to the Commission.
The Board of County Commissioners consists of five members who serve staggered four-year terms, and no commissioner may serve more than two consecutive terms. Commissioners are elected by qualified voters in the district in which they reside. Elections are held every two years, with either the District 1, 3, and 5 seats or District 2 and 4 seats up for election. Each December, the Board elects one of its members to serve as Chairman and another as Vice Chairman for the following year.
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The Board of Sarasota County Commissioners may be reached at commissioners@scgov.net.
Note: Individuals with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of the County Commission proceedings should contact Commission Services at least three working days in advance of the meeting date and time at 941-861-5344.
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. |