Sun. ✅ Sand. ✅ Water. ✅ All of our beaches have these three, but each has its own vibe. Find your ideal Sarasota beach. | Visit Sarasota County

283K views · 262 shares | Come Explore the Many Beaches of Sarasota, Florida! | Visit Sarasota County | Facebook

7.6K views · 61 reactions | The Sarasota County Fire Department is on scene at the Sarasota County Jail where a small fire started in the second floor laundry room. The area was evacuated and no one was injured. Firefighters are allowing the smoke to ventilate before clearing the scene. | Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office | Facebook

Sarasota Police Sergeant Captures Gator Following 911 Call: On Wednesday, a resident in the 3200 block of Tallywood Lane called 911 to report a gator had wandered into his front yard. Sergeant Bruce King, who used to work for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission and has experience capturing gators, was nearby and responded to the call. Turns out the gator was captured recently, had a taped snout, a tag from a trapper and had been inside a trailer. However, the trailer was broken into and the g

18K views · 172 reactions | DOG RESCUE: #SarasotaPolice Officers Bryant Singley & Kevin Schafer worked with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Animal Services and Sarasota Animal Advocates earlier today to rescue a dog from a storm drain near Midwest Parkway and Fruitville Road. It's believed the dog was in the storm drain for a day or two before being rescued. The dog is now with Animal Services being cared for. | Sarasota Police Department | Facebook

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources is celebrating a major milestone, 25 years of land conservation through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP), and the program’s 100th property acquisition. The county’s most recent purchase, Camp Venice, is a picturesque 20-acre property located off River Road. Soon, it will become part of the expanding Snook Haven Regional Park, where major renovations are planned to create an inviting riverside retreat for future

The annual Sandy Claws Mascot Race is back! The competition was fierce...but was it a holiday heist? Tell us who YOU think should take the trophy! 🏆 Don't forget to join us for festive fun at the 49th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run on Dec. 13 at beautiful Siesta Beach! Kick off the holidays with a family-friendly one-mile fun run, or for more advanced runners, lace up for the 5K. Register by Nov. 21 for the best price and snag a long-sleeve performance event shirt and runner swag. Don't miss out!