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:
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
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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