City of Sarasota 1565 First Street, Sarasota, FL 34230, 941-954-4102, Provides information on local city services and local government offices in the Sarasota area. more... 

Downtown Association of Sarasota 1818 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, 941-951-2656, Promotes and supports the businesses in the downtown area through numerous special events and activities. more... 

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce 1945 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34236, 941-955-8187, Promotes and supports local businesses and industries in the Sarasota area plus provides relocation information. 

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce 6854 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Sarasota, FL 34228, 941-383-2466, This organization offers information to visitors and people who are relocating to this area that's near Sarasota. The chamber also supports and promotes area businesses. 

Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau 655 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, 941-957-1877, 800-522-9799, Provides information on local lodging, dining, shopping, attractions, entertainment, and events in the Sarasota area. more... 

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 5118 Ocean Boulevard, Siesta Key, FL 34242, 941-349-3800, Promotes and supports local businesses and industries in the Siesta Key area plus provides relocation information. 

Sarasota County Film Commission 655 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236, 941-955-0991, From the filming of The Greatest Show on Earth in the 1950's to several more recent movies, this commission has helped productions blow up bridges and land helicopters on Sarasota beaches for various effects. Print advertisers have discovered that Sarasota is practically foolproof for shooting catalogues and music video producers are finding the perfect backdrops and eager extras for a variety of productions. more... 

Humane Society of Sarasota County 2331 Fifteenth Street, Sarasota, FL 34234, 941-955-4131, Caring for abandoned animals and finding new homes is the mission of the Humane Society of Sarasota County.