Sarasota County is located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Florida. It is part of the Tampa Bay Area. Its county seat is Sarasota, and its largest city is North Port.

Sarasota County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners, which has both legislative and executive authority. The board is composed of five district commissioners, each elected from single-member districts. The board sets policy and approves the county budget.

The county is served by a variety of departments, including the Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue, Emergency Management, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Utilities. The county also has a number of special districts, such as the Sarasota County School Board, the Sarasota County Library System, and the Sarasota County Tax Collector.

The county is home to a number of parks and preserves, including Myakka River State Park, Oscar Scherer State Park, and the Celery Fields. It also has a number of beaches, including Siesta Key Beach, Lido Key Beach, and Manasota Key Beach.

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