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1. City of Sarasota.
2. Sarasota County Government.
3. Manatee County Government.
4. Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s Office.
5. Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office.
6. Manatee County Building Department.
7. Sarasota County Planning and Redevelopment Department.
8. Sarasota Building Permits.
9. City of Bradenton Development Review Division.

Property Appraisal/Taxes
1. State of Florida: Department of Revenue (Homestead Tax Explanation).
2. State of Florida Tax Guide: (Includes Homestead Information).
3. Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s Office.
4. Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office.

Utilities
1. Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Water

Safety
1. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Crime
2. Sarasota Police Department includes safety and crime resources)
3. Bradenton Police Department
4. Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
5. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office