City of Sarasota Code Chapter 8 prohibits animals (except dogs as specifically provided in Sec. 8-26) from running or ranging in streets, public places, or open fields - they must be kept within properly fenced enclosures. Sarasota County Code Sec. 14-41 (applied within the City by interlocal agreement) requires dogs and cats to be leashed on public property.
Sarasota County Code Sec. 14-41 - applied within the City of Sarasota through an interlocal arrangement with County Animal Services - prohibits any person from allowing a dog or cat to stray or run at large on public streets, sidewalks, or other public property unless leashed. Exemptions cover hunting dogs in authorized areas, law enforcement K-9s, and dogs working livestock in designated Green Belt areas. The City of Sarasota's Chapter 8 (Sec. 8-26 et seq.) covers dog at-large violations within City limits and addresses public-nuisance animals. Animal Services dispatch: 941-861-9500.
Sarasota County Code fees apply for impoundment (typically $50-$100 first impound, escalating for repeats), with daily boarding fees while the animal is held. City Code Compliance can also pursue civil penalties up to $500 per offense for repeat at-large violations.
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