In unincorporated areas in Sarasota County, Florida, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between 7:00 a.m. and 2:15 a.m., any day of the week.
However, the following exceptions apply:
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold until 3:00 a.m.
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Alcohol laws in Sarasota County, Florida
The information on this page applies to unincorporated areas in Sarasota County. Incorporated places in Florida generally have the power to set their own hours of sale.
- Bee Ridge
- Desoto Lakes
- Englewood
- Fruitville
- Gulf Gate Estates
- Kensington Park
- Lake Sarasota
- Laurel
- Longboat Key
- Nokomis
- North Port
- North Sarasota
- Osprey
- Plantation
- Ridge Wood Heights
- Sarasota
- Sarasota Springs
- Siesta Key
- South Gate Ridge
- South Sarasota
- South Venice
- Southgate
- The Meadows
- Vamo
- Venice
- Venice Gardens
- Warm Mineral Springs
Italics = census designated place
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Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between 7:00 a.m. and 2:15 a.m., any day of the week.
However, the following exceptions apply:
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 3:00 a.m.
However, the following exceptions apply:
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 3:00 a.m.