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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsAugust 4, 2026Hillsborough

Sarasota reverts to previous parking hours and rates

The city is returning to its previous parking schedule, which includes free parking on Sundays and ending paid parking at 8 p.m. on weekdays. While the hours and hourly rates are reverting, the city will maintain the recently increased citation fees.

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Why It Matters

Residents and visitors will no longer pay for parking on Sundays or after 8 p.m. on weekdays, though they will continue to pay higher fines for parking violations.

Key Facts

  • Paid parking will now end at 8 p.m. on weekdays.
  • Parking will be free on Sundays.
  • Hourly parking rates are reverting to previous levels.
  • Increased citation fees for parking violations will remain in effect.

Who's Mentioned

personRichard Russell“General and artistic director of the Sarasota Opera.”personJen Ahearn-Koch“City Commissioner who requested the parking issue be added to the agenda.”organizationSarasota City Commission“The local governing body that voted to reverse the parking policy.”locationSarasota“The city government implementing the parking changes.”personKyle Battie“City Commissioner who introduced the motion to reverse the parking policy.”personKathy Kelley Ohlrich“City Commissioner who acknowledged the board failed to consult stakeholders.”