Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sarasota County's general obligation and capital improvement bond ratings. According to a press release from Fitch, the general credit rating of "AAA" demonstrates the consistent maintenance of general fund reserves, along with a low long-term liability burden.

"The county's independent legal revenue raising ability and solid expenditure control provide the county with a considerable ability to maintain a high level of fundamental financial flexibility throughout economic cycles and should provide sufficient resources to endure the current and future economic cycles,” the release states, adding that Sarasota County has a "strong capacity" to navigate economic cycles due to robust financial reserves, expected revenue and solid expenditure flexibility.