Phone Numbers and Links
| Hospitals | Utilities | Disaster Planning | Social Links | Government Offices | Schools | Property Management |
| Emergencies 911 | |
| Poison Control Center – Call directly. Do not call 911 | 800-222-1222 |
| Nokomis Fire Department – Non-emergency number | 941-488-8855 |
| Sarasota County Sheriff – Non-emergency number | 941-316-1201 |
| FDLE Florida Sex Offenders and Predators https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/neighborhoodSearch.jsf | |
| Animal Services – https://www.sarasotasheriff.org/programs_and_amp_services/animal_services/index.php | 941-861-9500 |
| Hospitals and Walk-In Clinics | |
|---|---|
| Doctors Hospital of Sarasota 5731 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota 34233 www.doctorsofsarasota.com | 941-342-1100 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital Sarasota: 1700 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 34239 Venice: 2600 Laurel Road E, North Venice, FL 34275 https://www.smh.com/Home/Locations | Sarasota Location – 941-917-9000 Venice Location – 941-261-9000 |
| Medi-Clinic Inc. 2107 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 | 941-966-7640 |
| Utilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Florida Power & Light (FPL) www.fpl.com | 941-917-0708 or 800-226-3545 |
| Bulk Cable TV and Internet | Frontier Communications Bulk Customer Center www.frontier.com | 844-660-0648 |
| Gas | Tampa Electric Company (TECO)/Peoples Gas www.peoplesgas.com | 877-832-6747 |
| Recycling/Trash/Waste Management | https://www.scgov.net/government/solid-waste/trash-and-recycling | 941-924-1254 |
| Water/Sewer | Sarasota County Environmental Services (SCES) www.scgov.net Online Billing https://www.scgov.net/government/public-utilities-water/customer-services |
| Disaster Planning | |
|---|---|
| Hurricane Preparation of Sarasota County https://www.scgov.net/government/emergency-services/hurricane-preparedness-6291 | 941-861-5000 |
| American Red Cross, Southwest FL Chapter 2001 Cantu Court, Sarasota, FL 34232 https://www.redcross.org/local/florida/central-florida/about-us/locations/southwest-florida.html | 941-379-9300 |
| Florida Division of Emergency Management Hurricane, family, pets preparedness, link to new maps of flood zones www.floridadisaster.org |
| Selected County Government Offices | |
|---|---|
| Sarasota County Government Links to all county government offices https://www.scgov.net | 941-861-5000 |
| Sarasota County Libraries – Find Yourself at the Library https://www.sarasotacountylibraries.org/home-library | |
| Sarasota County Neighborhood Initiative Grant Program https://www.scgov.net/government/planning-and-development-services/property-management/neighborhood-initiative-grant-program | |
| Parks and Recreation https://www.sarasotacountyparks.com/ | |
| Sarasota County Property Appraiser – RL Anderson Administrative Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293 – 2001 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL 34237 https://www.sc-pa.com | Phone for either office: 941-861-8200 |
| Schools – Public | |
|---|---|
| Laurel Nokomis School K-8 1900 E. Laurel Road, Nokomis, FL 34275 https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/laurelnokomis | 941-486-2171 |
| Pine View School 2-12 1 Python Path, Osprey, FL 34229 https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/pineview | 941-486-2001 |
| Venice High School 9-12 1 Indian Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/venicehigh | 941-488-6726 |
| Property Management & Landscaping | |
|---|---|
| Property Management Company Sentry Management 5969 Cattleridge Blvd., Ste. 203, Sarasota, FL 34232 https://www.sentrymgt.com/offices/sarasota/ | 941-361-1222 |
| Landscaping Company Landscape Management Professionals (LMP). Any issues for LMP should go through Sentry (see Property Management Company immediately above) |
Official travel & tourism site of Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau containing information on arts, culture, attractions, outdoor activities, restaurants and a comprehensive complete calendar of events.
An up to date web site containing shopping guide, business directory and community calendar of events for the Sarasota area.
Florida Friendly Landscaping, Plants, Gardening, Lawn Care. An educational website to help Florida residents learn about Florida-Friendly landscaping and gardening practices.
Website of a new PBS TV series which focuses on how communities can incorporate environmental concerns into their homes and businesses to help preserve nature for future generations. Humans, the environment, and wildlife work together to form a relationship that is not only mutually beneficial, but necessary for conservation and a healthy community. Series hosted by Dr. Mark Hostetler, a University of Florida Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County translates research into community initiatives, classes, and volunteer opportunities related to six core areas: 4-H youth development; agriculture; gardening and landscaping; natural resources; nutrition and healthy living; and sustainability. We provide practical education to build a better future.
Website of the Southwest Florida Water Management District which manages our water supply and quality and works to protect from flood damage.