Sarasota County has imposed its burn ban ordinance because of dry local conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards. The measure took effect May 3.

Sarasota County officials say the burn ban will automatically lift once the drought index falls below 500 for seven consecutive days.

Both Sarasota and Manatee counties are currently under moderate drought conditions. Sarasota County issued a burn ban on March 26 that is still active.

A burn ban is in place in Sarasota County because of dry conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards, officials said.

Sarasota County fire chief Michael Regnier will lift the countywide recreational burn ban effective today, Friday, June 18, 2021.

A burn ban was imposed immediately in Manatee County on Monday morning, and another ban in Sarasota County continues.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Sarasota County officials announced a burn ban on Wednesday. Officials said the ban was enacted due to drought conditions and increased fire hazards. New Sarasota ...

Dry conditions in Sarasota County lead officials to impose a burn ban. Outdoor burning is banned throughout the county, with some exceptions.

A burn ban was issued Saturday for Sarasota County due to local drought conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards.