Sarasota County Services and Facilities Closed or Postponed

Government

Due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa, all Sarasota County Government offices will be closed Tuesday, July 6. 

The following services and facilities will be closed or postposed Tuesday, July 6:

— All trash, recycling and yard waste collection services for residents in the unincorporated portions of Sarasota County. Collection is currently expected to resume Wednesday, July 7, but all schedules for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.

— The landfill at 4000 Knights Trail Road, and chemical collection centers.

— All Sarasota County libraries.

— All reservations within one of Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources parks or facilities. Reservations will be cancelled automatically. Payments made for reservations that are being cancelled will be applied to any balance due on the account. If the account does not have a balance due, a refund will be processed. For questions or concerns, call 941-861-7275 (PARK) or email parksonline@scgov.net.

— All Sarasota County summer camps. All families will receive a full refund for camp days missed due to this cancellation. For questions or concerns call the camp office at 941-861-7275 (PARK) or email parksonline@scgov.net.

— The Legacy Trail Segment 1 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony has been canceled.

— Sarasota County Area Transit fixed route service, SCAT Plus, OnDemand by Sarasota County and the Siesta Breeze.

Sandbags
Sandbags will be offered to Sarasota County residents from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, July 5, at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota. Residents are limited to 10 bags per vehicle. County staff will be available to assist.

Local state of emergency
Was signed by Sarasota County Administrator Jonathan Lewis today, July 5.

Beaches
Lifeguard towers will be pulled back Tuesday morning, and no lifeguards will be on duty July 6.

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