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NewsYourobserverJuly 2, 2026Sarasota County

New Parking Enforcement Hours and Increased Fines in Effect

The City Commission has updated parking enforcement hours for downtown streets and city-owned garages. Additionally, all parking citation fines have increased by $5, though hourly parking rates remain unchanged.

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Why It Matters

Drivers parking downtown will face longer enforcement hours and higher penalties for parking violations, with revenue directed toward the maintenance and improvement of city parking infrastructure.

Key Facts

  • All parking citation fines have increased by $5.
  • On-street parking enforcement now runs from 8 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Saturday.
  • City-owned parking garage enforcement is now 24 hours a day, Monday through Saturday.
  • Sunday parking enforcement for both streets and garages now begins at 1 p.m.
  • Parking rates remain unchanged.
  • The first 10 minutes of parking are free if a session is started via the Park Mobile app or a street-side kiosk.

Who's Mentioned

locationSarasotaFL.gov/Parking“The official website for parking information.”organizationCity Commission“The governing body that implemented the parking policy changes.”organizationParking Division“The department receiving funding from the policy changes.”