Sarasota County to change waste collection service providers in 2025: The Sarasota County Commission approved new franchise hauler contracts for the collection of garbage, recycling and yard waste in the solid waste North District and South District on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The new contracts take effect on March 30, 2025, and the new collection services begin on March 31, 2025. Until then, Sarasota County residents and visitors should continue to follow current disposal guidelines for collection services. New Collection services for 2025
Backflow Preventer testing: Homeowners are responsible for the testing of their back flow preventers. A letter from the county is sent to each homeowner when the testing is due. Even though your old style valve is no longer approved by the county, it does not need to be replaced until it fails. When it fails, it must be replaced with an approved type. read more
Residents urged to fight Poo-lution: Fido’s poop is not only a visual nuisance, but also contributes to environmental problems with our lakes and waterways. It can also be costly. The Municipal fine is currently $300.00 for the first offense and increases from there. County Brochure
Alligators in Florida: Living in Florida, we have to share our space with a very large reptile, the American alligator. Because of Florida’s booming population growth, people and alligators are constantly forced to cross paths, increasing the chances of conflict. read more
Feeding of Alligators in Florida is illegal. Statute 372.667 makes it a misdemeanor to feed Alligators or Crocodiles. Feeding of alligators causes them to lose their natural fear of humans. read more
Be Floridian, Fertilize Less, Enjoy Florida More! Sarasota prohibits the use of fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus during the summer rainy season. Summer rains wash fertilizers and pollutants from our yards into our ponds, creeks, and bays. Stormwater run odd carries the nitrogen and phosphorus into our waterways causing algae blooms and killing aquatic life. County Brochure
Green Lawns, Blue Ponds: Green lawns don’t have to mean green ponds (but they usually do). Beautiful yards and ponds can go hand in hand. By following a few simple landscaping guidelines designed for our Florida climate you can keep your lawn green and your pond blue. read more
Florida Laws outline animal owners responsibilities. The Florida statutes outline the state’s dog provisions, which mainly cover dangerous dog/dog bite laws. The owner of any dog that bites any person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by persons bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owners’ knowledge of such viciousness. read more