Sarasota County Government has waived water service shut-offs through April 13 for non-payment of utilities bills as part of the county's ongoing response to COVID-19. The Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is urging the community to continue practicing social distancing by utilizing on-line services, pay-by-phone, or mail service.

The Sarasota County Tax Collector is also reminding patrons that motor vehicle, driver's license and tax transactions must be completed online. Deadlines have also been extended to renew driver's license, commercial driver's license and identification cards that are expiring between March 16 and April 15. 

Additionally, the Sarasota County Property Appraiser's Office is also closing all three office locations to the public on March 20, but will remain staffed. Online services, telephone operations, electronic and physical mail will remain available and reviewed by property appraiser staff.