Burn ban now in effect due to dry conditions in Sarasota County

04/19/2026 8:00 PM

Volunteers invited to 6th annual Beach Blast Trifecta weekend cleanup

04/15/2026 1:00 PM

Burn ban lifted, continued caution urged as drought conditions persist

Burn ban lifted, Sarasota County Fire Department urges continued caution as drought conditions persist

04/14/2026 5:00 PM

30th Annual Big Truck Day rolls into Sarasota County April 18

04/01/2026 8:30 AM

Speakers announced for Sarasota County’s Community Conversation on Hurricane Preparedness

More information on the speakers can be found at scgov.net/CommunityConversations.

03/29/2026 8:00 AM

Sarasota County to host Community Conversations event on Hurricane Preparedness

Community members are invited to a free Community Conversation on Hurricane Preparedness hosted by Sarasota County and partner agencies from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota.

03/11/2026 12:30 PM

Daylight saving a reminder to change smoke alarm batteries

The Sarasota County Fire Department encourages the community to use the time change on Sunday, March 8 as an opportunity to check and replace batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

02/27/2026 9:00 AM

Breeze Transit hosts “How to Ride” training Feb. 23

02/17/2026 12:15 PM

Celebrate the third annual Bay Fest on March 7

02/12/2026 3:30 PM

Sarasota County offices closed Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents Day

02/06/2026 9:00 AM

Free community cleanup in Nokomis set for Saturday, Feb. 21

02/03/2026 1:00 PM

Sarasota County Libraries launches “Culture Pass” to enhance access to local arts and culture

02/02/2026 9:00 AM

Nicole Rissler named assistant county administrator

01/26/2026 11:41 AM

Sarasota County acquires Nokomis property on Pocono Trail through Land Acquisition and Management Program

01/26/2026 10:00 AM

Sarasota County acquires property on Winson Avenue through Land Acquisition and Management Program

01/20/2026 2:00 PM

Walking on sunshine: Sunrise Beach Walks kick off at Siesta and Nokomis beaches

01/12/2026 9:00 AM

Seaside vow renewal ceremony “Say ‘I Do’ Again” returns this Valentine’s Day

01/09/2026 9:00 AM

Two Sarasota County projects recognized for historic preservation efforts

01/06/2026 8:30 AM

Newtown and Beverly Terrace community cleanup set for Jan. 24

01/05/2026 2:30 PM

Sarasota County names new Director of Communications

Sarasota County names Shelia Roberson Director of Communications

12/23/2025 12:30 PM