Knowledge Base

Environmental Protection: Outdoor Air and Air Permitting

Air and Water Quality Office:

1001 Sarasota Center Blvd.,
Sarasota, FL 34240
Office: (941) 861-0675
Fax: (941) 861-6267

Air Monitoring Stations:

Sarasota County maintains four outside Air Monitoring Stations. These stations monitor outside air, per Federal Regulation; for ozone, particulates, and nitrogen dioxide:

  • Paw Park on 17th St.
  • Bee Ridge Park
  • Venice Landfill
  • South Lido Beach Park 

Air Quality Index (AQI), Ozone, and Air Quality Data:

Air Quality Index   

Outdoor Air Quality Concerns/Complaints:

Florida Department of Environment Protection (Southwest District):

If a citizen would like to submit an environmental concern to the Southwest District,
please fill out this form or call the district office directly at: (813) 470-5700

- OR -

Sarasota County Government:

If a citizen would like to submit an environmental concern to the Sarasota County Government,
please email: awq@scgov.net 

Website: Air and Water Quality

Updated 9/16/2026 3:59 PM
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