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Records Management

The main function of Central Records, a division of the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk, is to develop and administer Records Management policies for the City of Sarasota, and to assist the various City Departments in understanding and applying those policies to their public records. Records Management policies are governed by the State of Florida's General Records Schedules. GS1-SL is the schedule that addresses the majority of records generated by the City of Sarasota.

Records Management includes the storage and disposition of paper documents that are considered public records. This process is managed by GainRM, the City's software program used to record, track the movements and determine the eligibility of public documents for destruction. Central Records also directs the scanning of records with long term retention for digital storage.

Access to Public Records

Central Records administers eDocs, the City's electronic document storage system available through the City's website. This site gives City employees and the public the ability to view Ordinances, Resolutions, Contracts, Commission and Advisory Board Meeting agendas and minutes, the Domestic Partnership Registry and other documents.

Other areas of responsibility include the management and disposition of the City's Administrative Regulations, and the codification of all City Ordinances which are to be incorporated into the City Code or Zoning Code through Municipal Code Corporation. The full City Code and Zoning Code is available through www.municode.com.

For extensive records requests please call (941) 263-6112.

To submit a public records request follow this link:

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Central Records Management Facility

The Central Records Division maintains over 3,400 boxes of records in our office and storage facility at 1761 12th Street, Building D, Sarasota, FL 34236. The Central Records Facility does not distribute hard copies of records directly to the public. Public records that are not available through eDocs may be obtained by contacting the pertinent City Department; please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information. If you are unable to find the information you need the Central Records staff is available to assist you by phone or email.

Central Records FAQs
- How can I find a Contract or Agreement, Ordinance, Resolution, Domestic Partnership Registry, or other public document?
  
  Use this link to access the City Online Records Portal: edocs.sarasotagov.com
  
  To conduct a search, follow the instructions located at the top of the Online Records Portal home page.
- How can I get a copy of a City of Sarasota Police report?
  
  CITY OF SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
  
  General information: (941) 263-6025
  Records Division and Public Records Requests: (941) 263-6045
  Website: sarasotapd.org
- How can I get a copy of a Sarasota County Sheriff's Record or Report, Warrant or Background Check?
  
  SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
  
  General information: (941) 861-5800
  Records Division: (941) 861-4025
  Website: sarasotasheriff.org
- How can I get information about a Judgment, Civil or Criminal Case, Deed, Mortgage, Lein, Will, Probate, Death Certificate, Marriage License or Passport?
  
  SARASOTA COUNTY CLERK OF THE COURT
  
  Phone: (941) 861-7400
  Website: sarasotaclerk.com
- How can I get information about Building Permits, Building Plans, Zoning, Development or Code Compliance in the City of Sarasota?
  
  Building Plans and Permits: (941) 263-6000 extension 36618
  Planning and Zoning: (941) 263-6000 extension 36596
  Code Compliance: (941) 263-6417
- How can I get information about Property Taxes, Property Values or Foreclosures?
  
  SARASOTA COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  
  General Information: (941) 861-8200
  Public Records: (941) 861-7425
  
  Website: sc-pa.com/home
- Where can I find the Agenda, Minutes or Video for a City Commission or Advisory Board/Committee meeting?
  
  The archive video of meetings, Agendas and Minutes can be retrieved by clicking here: Meetings, Agendas, and Videos. Select the desired Commission, Board or Committee, and you will be taken to where the Video/Audio, Agendas and Minutes are available. Most Agendas will provide links to any backup material provided for the meeting. The Agendas will provide "Jump To" links to the place in the Video where the item was actually discussed.
  
  Not all meetings are video recorded. A notation should accompany the name of the meeting if the meeting was recorded with Audio Only, i.e., Code Enforcement Hearings–Audio Only.
  
  (Note: Agendas and Minutes prior to May 2006 can be found at edocs.sarasotagov.com.)

Central Records Staff Contact Information

Nick Dazio, General Manager, Records: (941) 263-6108
Arthur Mugan, Public Records Supervisor: (941) 263-6112
Sherrelle Gilliam, Records Information Specialist II: (941) 263-6107

Records Management

Access to Public Records

Central Records Management Facility

Central Records FAQs

How can I find a Contract or Agreement, Ordinance, Resolution, Domestic Partnership Registry, or other public document?

How can I get a copy of a City of Sarasota Police report?

How can I get a copy of a Sarasota County Sheriff's Record or Report, Warrant or Background Check?

How can I get information about a Judgment, Civil or Criminal Case, Deed, Mortgage, Lein, Will, Probate, Death Certificate, Marriage License or Passport?

How can I get information about Building Permits, Building Plans, Zoning, Development or Code Compliance in the City of Sarasota?

How can I get information about Property Taxes, Property Values or Foreclosures?

Where can I find the Agenda, Minutes or Video for a City Commission or Advisory Board/Committee meeting?

Central Records Staff Contact Information