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What happens when Sarasota County’s Comprehensive Plan needs to change? In this second video of our four-part planning and development series, learn what Comprehensive Plan Amendments are,
why they’re needed, how text and map amendments differ, and how the public can participate in the review process. We’ll also explain the role of County staff, the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners in reviewing proposed amendments.
Shawn Yeager has been named Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources at Sarasota County, bringing more than 30 years of public sector experience to the role, including over a decade of service with the county.
Shawn previously served as Senior Manager of Parks, Programming, and Stewardship in the department. Before that, he served as Division Manager of Beaches and Water Access. He began his career in parks management with the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Division of Recreation and Parks.
Learn more about our parks at sarasotacountyparks.com.
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Sarasota County Public Utilities is restoring water to the Skye Ranch community and flushing water lines following a water main break caused by a directional driller hitting the water line. As water is restored, those affected are under a precautionary boil water notice.
Sarasota County recommends bringing water to a rolling boil for 60 seconds before drinking. Customers will be notified by call and/or door hanger when the boil water advisory has been cancelled. An investigation and risk report will be performed.
Learn more at scgov.net - keyword: Service Outages.
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Sarasota County Public Utilities is responding to a water main break on a 12-inch water line in the Skye Ranch community. This affects 2,092 residents as well as Skye Ranch School.
Staff is working to restore water. Customers will be under a precautionary boil water notice.
An investigation and risk report will be performed following this incident.
Please follow along at @SRQCountyGov for more updates or visit scgov.net - keyword: Service Outages.
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The Sarasota County vendor open house is just days away, and there's still time for you to sign up.
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Friday, June 12
Sarasota County Operations Center
1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota
RSVP via email: [email protected]
More: scgov.net/Procurement.
Attention vendors! Sarasota County is holding an open house just for you!
Friday, June 12
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Sarasota County Operations Center
1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota
RSVP via email: [email protected]
For more information, visit scgov.net/Procurement.
Thank you to Lieutenant John Jensen and Corrections Sergeant Scott Kinney with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, along with our General Services Landscape Team, for their partnership on the National Arbor Day project at the Cattlemen Complex.
Through strong coordination and teamwork, this effort brought meaningful landscape improvements and highlights how collaboration across departments can make a lasting impact in our community. #SRQCountyGeneralServices
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As of Sunday, April 19, 2026, a burn ban is now in effect for Sarasota County due to ongoing drought conditions and an increased risk for wildfires.
This means #SRQCounty residents cannot have any open fires of any types. Learn more: scgov.net/fire.
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Sarasota County Public Utilities is repairing a water main break at Bispham Road and Windward Drive in Sarasota caused by a contractor hitting a water main. Public Utilities staff had to shut down water in this area to isolate the water main and make the repair,
Staff are also gathering information from the contractor and will work with the risk department to claim costs incurred. Please stay tuned for further updates.
To receive emergency notifications about precautionary boil water notices or other emergencies near you, register at AlertSarasotaCounty.com. #SRQCountyUtilities