NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)August 4, 2026Hillsborough
Sarasota restores previous parking hours and Sunday free parking
The City of Sarasota is reverting to its previous parking schedule, which includes free parking on Sundays and ending paid parking at 8 p.m. on weekdays. While the hours are being rolled back, the city will maintain the recently increased fines for parking citations.
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Residents and visitors will no longer pay for parking on Sundays or after 8 p.m. on weekdays, though they will continue to face higher costs for parking tickets.
Key Facts
- Paid parking will now end at 8 p.m. on weekdays.
- Parking will be free on Sundays.
- Increased charges for parking citations will remain in effect.
- The city is reverting to its former parking hours and hourly rates.
Who's Mentioned
personRichard Russell“General and artistic director of the Sarasota Opera.”personJen Ahearn-Koch“Commissioner who requested the parking issue be added to the agenda.”organizationSarasota City Commission“The governing body that voted to reverse the parking policy.”locationSarasota“The city government implementing the parking policy change.”personKyle Battie“Commissioner who made the motion to reverse the parking policies.”personKathy Kelley Ohlrich“Commissioner who acknowledged the board erred in the initial policy.”