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- NO
Do voters need to cast ballots at their assigned precinct to vote early?
October 30, 2026
Voters can cast their ballots at any of Sarasota County’s 11 early voting sites, regardless of where their assigned precinct is.
- YES
Can you vote in Sarasota County without an ID?
October 30, 2026
Sarasota County voters can cast a provisional ballot if they don’t bring an acceptable form of identification to their polling location.
- NO
Has Bird Key Park reopened following hurricane damage?
October 23, 2026
Bird Key Park, located at the base of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge, is still temporarily closed due to the destruction from hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.
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