Burn Ban in Effect
April 20, 2026
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