Early Voting Starts Saturday In Sarasota County

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — Sarasota County voters will have a say in the Aug. 23 primary elections and early voting kicks off this weekend.

Starting Saturday and ending Aug. 21, voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots early each day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections office website.

Early voting takes place at the following locations throughout the county:

• Sarasota Elections Office, Terrace Bldg., 2001 Adams Lane, Sarasota
• Venice Elections Office, R.L. Anderson Admin Bldg., 4000 Tamiami Trail S., Rm. 114, Venice
• North Port Elections Office, Biscayne Plaza, 13640 Tamiami Trail, North Port
• North Sarasota Public Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota
• Fruitville Public Library, 100 Apex Road, Sarasota
• The Devyn Event Center, 7113 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Bring a valid and current photo and signature ID to vote.

Vote-by-mail ballots can also be returned to the secure ballot intake stations at all Supervisor of Elections offices during business hours — Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. — through Aug. 23, and at all early voting locations Aug. 13-21, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The August 23 Primary Election early voting poster can be downloaded in English or Spanish.

While Florida is a closed primary state, where voters registered with a political party nominate their preferred candidate in various elections, the Aug. 23 primary ballot also includes nonpartisan races — including school board, Sarasota County Hospital Board and local cities.

In these nonpartisan races, all voters, regardless of party affiliation, can vote. Request a copy of your sample ballot here.