Extended parking enforcement hours temporarily suspended
August 4, 2026
After listening to community concerns, the City Commission on Monday night voted unanimously to temporarily suspend recent changes to parking enforcement hours, including Sunday paid and free timed parking enforcement.
Extended parking enforcement hours, which were approved by the City Commission on second reading under Ordinance 26-5590 on May 18 and went into effect June 29, have been suspended, effective immediately, until a public open house and City Commission parking workshop can be held later this month.
Temporary enforcement hours:
- On-street paid parking: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
- City garages: 7 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. (The first hour remains free when a parking session is started.)
- Free time-restricted: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Increased parking citation fines remain in effect for both time and safety violations. Overtime parking carries a fine of $30, with safety violations carrying fines of $50.
A parking open house and City Commission workshop will be held to explore future options for the parking program:
- Parking open house – 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, at City Hall, 1565 1st St.
- City Commission workshop – 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, at City Hall, 1565 1st St.
During the parking open house, staff will provide a presentation followed by a question and answer opportunity with questions submitted in writing.
For more information on the Parking Division, visit Sarasotafl.gov/Parking.
Media Contact: News@sarasotafl.gov
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