Notices

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

Memorial Day Closures

May 21, 2026

CLOSED MAY 25:

-All library branches and offices.

-Breeze bus routes, Breeze Plus, ticket outlets

and the Breeze administrative office.

-Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources' indoor

recreation centers and nature centers.

-Knight Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range.

-Bee Ridge Chemical Collection Center,

administrative office and The Re-Uz-It Shop at -8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota.

-Venice Chemical Collection Center at 250 S. Jackson Road, Venice.

-Central County Landfill's administrative office at 4000 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis.

-Public Utilities cashier windows and customer

service offices.

-UF/IFAS Extension Office in Sarasota County.

Sarasota County Tax Collector.

-Sarasota County Property Appraiser.

-Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections.

-Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court and

County Comptroller. Services can be accessed

online at SarasotaClerk.com.

-Florida Department of Health in Sarasota

County.

OPEN AND OPERATING MAY 25:

-Breeze OnDemand, 77 Siesta Islander and 78

Bay Runner.

-Solid waste collection services for trash,

recycling and yard waste for residents in

unincorporated Sarasota County will not be

affected by the holiday.

-Drop-off and disposal at the Central County

Landfill (4000 Knights Trail Road) and the

Citizens' Convenience Center (4010 Knights Trail

Road) in Nokomis.

-Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources’ trails,

unstaffed nature preserves, parks and beaches.

This includes The Legacy Trail and outdoor

conservation areas.

City of Sarasota Valve Replacement Project

May 7, 2026

WHO: City of Sarasota Utilities Department

WHAT: Road Closures and Detours

WHEN: 5/18/2026 to 5/22/2026

WHERE: Siesta Dr & La Paloma Ave, Sarasota, FL 34242 (Siesta Key)

WHY: Median/ Lane Closure for approximately two weeks for each location. The work will be conducting during the day if approved. The work included excavation, removal & replacement of a multiple city water main valves and water shut downs.

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