https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/sarasota/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Sarasota, FL. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/sarasota/ Sarasota County (which governs Siesta Key as an unincorporated barrier island) commissioned a study on STR density on Siesta Key following community complaints. Results may inform further county-level restrictions on STR permits in barrier island residential zones. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT florida-sarasota-2025-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/sarasota/ The city requires all vacation rental operators to register annually, undergo a safety inspection, and pay an annual registration fee. The program is administered by the city's development services department with cross-referencing of state DBPR records. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT florida-sarasota-2024-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/sarasota/ Sarasota enacted amendments to its zoning code that restrict short-term rental activity in lower-density residential zones, effectively limiting new STR activity to areas with resort, tourist-commercial, or higher-density residential zoning. Existing STRs in restricted zones may continue operating but face compliance scrutiny. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT florida-sarasota-2023-11-01