WHO: Utilities Customer Service Operations
WHAT: Utilities Customer Service Operations will be closed to the public.
WHEN: Friday November 7th through Tues November 11th.
WHY: To ensure the successful and secure transition of information to the new Utilities system.
WHO: Sarasota County Code Enforcement
WHAT: Self-service Community Cleanup
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 8am to 12pm
WHERE: South County Courthouse, 4004 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice.
WHY: To provide an additional opportunity for residents to discard household items. This includes yard waste, tree trimmings, appliances and car tires (with a limit of four 25 inches X 16 inches or smaller tires per household). HAZARDOUS WASTE IS NOT ACCEPTED.
WHO: The Sarasota County Fire Department
WHAT: All outdoor burning is prohibited unless a permit has been issued. 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: Effective October 11th, 2025 until the drought index falls below 500 for 7 consecutive days.
WHERE: Unincorporated areas of Sarasota County and the City of Sarasota.
WHY: Increased risk of wildfires
WHAT: 20th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop
WHEN: November 6th from 8am to 4pm
WHERE: Harvest House
3650 17th Street Sarasota, FL 34235
WHO: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
WHY: To bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities. Our expert speakers will provide information through the lense of past, present, and future in line to our theme "Then, Now, Next: 20 Years of Sustainable Communities" on various sustainability topics including resilient architecture, sustainable business, climate communication, and more. Visit our exhibitor booths to network with businesses and community groups to help build a better future for our community.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-communities-workshop-in-person-and-online-registration-1405712647369
WHAT: Building roof repairs.
WHEN: July 31st, 2025 for 2-4 weeks
WHERE: 4000 Knights Trail Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275
Additional info: There will be a temporary office trailer with limited staff during this time.