Notices

The burn ban issued by Sarasota County Fire Department, which prohibited unpermitted open burns in Sarasota County has been lifted as of June 9.

The ban was lifted as the Keech Bryan Drought Index fell below 500 for seven consecutive days, reducing the wildfire threat in Sarasota County.

Initially enacted on March 26, 2025, the ban automatically took effect when the KBDI for Sarasota County reached 500, according to Sarasota County Code Section 58-2.

Sarasota County Fire Department officials will continue to monitor conditions. Residents are reminded to take precautions to protect themselves from fire danger and follow local open burning ordinance rules and regulations as outlined in Sarasota County Code Section 54-116.

For more information and tips to protect your property from wildfires, visit scgov.net/fire

This information is subject to change based on the Drought Index and weather conditions.

WHO: Sarasota County PRNR & UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

WHY: Public family-friendly volunteer and education event.

WHERE: Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231

WHEN: Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 8:30AM-12:00PM

CONTACT:

Primary: Brenda Canales 941-861-5868

Secondary: Zahir Ringgold Cordes 941-861-9835

MORE INFO: Join Sarasota County to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) and Take A Child Outside (TACO) week. Enjoy a morning of volunteering, connecting with nature, and fun for families and individuals of all ages. Nature Exploration Stations include intro to kayaking, nature walks, animal ambassadors and a variety of nature-based activities from local environmental and community organizations. Take A Child Outside (TACO) week was founded to help connect children with nature. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the largest single-day volunteer event to improve and enhance America’s public lands. Registration is required for volunteer service projects. To register to volunteer, visit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/975c8198f28e4f97b062ea88f468937e.