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The City of Sarasota is proud to be a leader of transparency in government and offers access to a variety of records online, including Agendas and Minutes, Ordinances and Resolutions, and Audio and Video recordings of public meetings. Search our online records here.


The following govern public record requests in Florida:
Article I, Section 24(a), Florida Constitution
Section 119.011, Florida Statutes
Section 119.07, Florida Statutes
Section 119.071, Florida Statutes


Please complete all pertinent sections of the form to provide you with the best service. You are not required to provide contact information. However if you do not wish to provide your contact information, please call or visit the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk, Room 110, City Hall, 1565 First Street, Sarasota, FL, 34236, to request the information, telephone number: (941) 263-6222.

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Please provide as much detailed information as possible as to specific documents and/or topics you are looking for.

Requests for information or service will be directed to the appropriate staff member for response within 7-10 business days.

The cost for production of public records costing $5 or more shall be as follows:
$ .15 black and white, single-sided
$ .20 black and white, double-sided
$ .30 color, single sided
$ .50 color, double sided
$ .20 CD
$ .35 DVD
Copies of Building Plans are based on the actual cost incurred for reproduction

Research Charges: If extensive use (30 minutes or longer) of information technology resources, or extensive clerical or supervisory assistance or both are required, a service charge based upon the labor cost in providing such copies shall be assessed in addition to the actual cost of the reproduction of documents.

Notes:
If you send us an Inquiry message, you will receive a Tracking Number allowing you to follow-up with your request, at your convenience.  In addition, staff may contact you to request clarification regarding your inquiry.
Information we receive may be considered public information which is subject to disclosure under current state law.

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