Notices

Sarasota County Stormwater invites the public to attend a stormwater workshop before this year’s storm season. These workshops will provide residents with important information on stormwater management and ongoing projects.

Presentations will be given by key members of stormwater staff. Following the presentations, attendees can take part in a breakout session with professionals specializing in the Community Rating System, stormwater projects, water quality, stormwater engineering, and field services to answer any questions.

North County Stormwater Workshop

Tuesday, May 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Betty J. Johnson Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota

Central County Workshop

Tuesday, May 12, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Venice Community Center

South County Workshop

Thursday, May 14, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Englewood Sports Complex

WHO: Sarasota County Fire Department

WHAT: A burn ban is now in effect for Sarasota County due to local drought conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards.

All outdoor burning is prohibited unless a permit has been issued and is applicable for the unincorporated areas of Sarasota County and the City of Sarasota.

Exceptions to this include cooking on barbeque grills or pits that do not exceed three feet in diameter and two feet in height, or any other valid state or county-authorized burn.

WHEN: Until further notice

WHERE: Unincorporated areas of Sarasota County and the City of Sarasota.

WHY: The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) meets or exceeds 500