Annual Report of the Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller

BOARD RECORDS VAB FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How can I watch a board or board committee meeting? The Clerk and Comptroller offers access to these public records through a web application called Meetings on Demand , available 24/7 on SarasotaClerk.com. Meetings on Demand is a video and document archive of agendas, meeting minutes and supporting documentation from County Commission and other board committee meetings. Citizens can access meeting agendas, documentation minutes or watch video recording of meetings from the comfort of their own home. How can I request a copy of a board meeting record? Board Records staff attends, digitally records, accepts and files paperwork related to meetings, and produce and maintain minutes of the Board of County Commissioners, Charter Review Board, Planning Commission and Value Adjustment Board meetings. Board Records also serves as the Clerk and Recorder for Code Enforcement hearings. Board Records serves citizens, the Board of County Commissioners, county administration, and county staff by providing copies of meeting minutes and other official documentation upon request. Contact us by sending your request to BoardofRecords@SarasotaClerkandComptroller.com , by calling(941) 861-5279 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by visiting our business office at 1660 Ringling Boulevard, Suite 210, in Sarasota, Florida. What is the Value Adjustment Board? The Value Adjustment Board (VAB) was created to provide a forum for property owners to appeal decisions made by the Property Appraiser concerning exemptions, valuations and classifications of property. VAB consists of two members of the Board of County Commissioners, one member of the County School Board, and two citizen members. A petition for valuation issues can be filed any time during the taxable year on or before the 25th day following the Property Appraiser’s mailing of the assessment (Truth in Millage or TRIM notice). Citizens may choose to file a petition with the VAB, who appoints Special Magistrates to conduct hearings in a quasi-judicial setting, and makes recommendations. How do I file and check the status a VAB petition? For convenience, a taxpayer can file a petition electronically through an online portal available on SarasotaClerk.com. The VAB portal allows a property owner to file a petition, remit payment for the petition filing, access the petition’s progress, and upload evidence directly into the case. The portal also provides links to commonly used websites, such as the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Florida Department of Revenue and other resources. Karen E. Rushing Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller - Sarasota, FL OTHER SERVICES How can I apply for a Home Solicitation permit? An individual can obtain a Home Solicitation Permit Information packet either in person in the Clerk and Comptroller’s Board Records Department or email at BoardofRecords@SarasotaClerkandComptroller.com . Upon completion, the applicant must appear in person with the application, two color passport size photographs, and the filing fee of $101.00, ($77.00 – check or money order made out to the Board of County Commissioners; and a money order for $24.00 made payable to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The Clerk will verify the applicant’s identity and attest to their signature, and a packet will then be processed and sent to the FDLE, for a criminal background search, along with a complete set of fingerprints taken by an authorized law enforcement agency. Where can I find the Sarasota County Charter? The official and most current issue of the county charter is posted on SarasotaClerk.com, in an easy-to-browse electronic format. Flip through or jump directly to any page of interest. You can also download, share or change your viewing format with a click.