 SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier will lift the countywide recreational burn ban effective Friday, June 18, 2021. The burn ban was enacted on May 27 and was put in effect until the chances of wildfire were reduced and weather conditions changed. Seasonal rain patterns have begun and officials are seeing a reduction in the wildfire threat throughout Sarasota County. Residents are reminded to always be safe when dealing with fire and to always follow local open burning ordinance rules and regulations.Please see this video for more information. For more information, call the Sarasota County Contact Center at 941-861-5000 or visit scgov.net. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA compliance). |