League of Women Voters of Sarasota County

10/14/2026

If you are voting by mail, don't wait! You can return your voted ballot in-person at the secure ballot intake station inside our downtown Sarasota, Venice or North Port office locations during regular business hours or at any one of 11 early voting locations during early voting. See dates, times and locations: https://ow.ly/kBvV50ZXkuw

10/13/2026

Venice Resident? Learn about your City Commission Candidates! All forums will be live-streamed and recorded on YouTube for later viewing on our website Event Recordings page.
To watch live click here: https://bit.ly/4B3PgpX

10/13/2026

Live in North Port, don't miss this critical candidate Forum

North Port Resident? Learn about your City Commission Candidates! All forums will be livestreamed and recorded on YouTube for later viewing on our website Event Recordings page.
To watch live click here: https://www.youtube.com/live/htUmuqk6G54

10/12/2026

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, the League reaffirms its commitment to protecting voting rights and advancing a democracy where every voter can participate.

10/11/2026

Our beaches. Our water. Our wildlife. Our future. 🌊

From the shores of Siesta Key to Sarasota’s beautiful parks and waterways, our natural environment is part of what makes this community so special.
Local elections help shape decisions about water quality, conservation, development, and the protection of our natural resources.
The people we elect make decisions that impact the places we love today and for generations to come.

🗳️ Love where you live? Make your voice heard.

Your vote matters. Your community matters. Your future matters.

✅ Get informed before you vote! Visit VOTE411.org to learn what's on your ballot, explore candidate information, and prepare to make informed decisions.

10/09/2026

Want to vote from your kitchen table? 🗳️🏠 Request your vote-by-mail ballot for the November 3 General Election and make your voice count! You can request online, in person, by phone, by mail or email.

📅 October 22 at 5 p.m. — Deadline to request your ballot
🗳️ November 3 — Election Day + deadline for your completed ballot to be received by 7 p.m.

Ready to get started? Visit https://www.sarasotavotes.gov/161/Vote-by-Mail to request your ballot, and other important information on VBM.

10/08/2026

What does the future hold for Sarasota’s remaining green space? 🌳

As development continues to boom across the Suncoast, two county measures ask voters to extend the long-running Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program through 2049 and authorize bonding up to $250M to buy land before its developed.

Voters will also decide on Amendment 3—a statewide property-tax measure designed to lower tax bills for homeowners, but one that local experts warn could shrink the property-tax base funding local conservation by up to 25%.

Read more about the ballot items and how they might interact at the link in the comments below 👇

10/08/2026

Who clears your street after the storm?
In Florida, we know what the week after a hurricane looks like: debris crews, power restoration, emergency services, and stormwater drains doing their job. Property taxes pay for all of it.
Amendment 3 would take $142 million out of Sarasota County over two years. That's why the League of Women Voters of Sarasota County opposes it.
Know what's at stake before you vote:
Florida Policy Institute Local Funding Cuts Calculator: https://bit.ly/4zl2vkq
Additional information on the impact of Amendment 3
https://www.floridapolicy.org/initiatives/amendment-3-florida

10/08/2026

Live in the city of Sarasota? You'll want to watch this City Commission Candidate Forum before you vote!
https://youtu.be/Q0G8-jRxcPg?si=vIDYhyqM_PsEfVoa

10/07/2026

Very simple how to use vote411.org. Election information you need. See what is on your ballot, access to candidate forums, learn about the candidates and more.