Politics & Government
Sarasota County Early Voting 2016: Where to Cast Your Ballot
Sarasota County voters who want to beat the Nov. 8 rush will find early voting starts Monday, Oct. 24.

SARASOTA, FL — Sarasota County voters with no desire to stand in lines come Nov. 8 can cast their ballot in the 2016 general election early. The county’s early voting period opens Monday, Oct. 24 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 5.
Early voting locations established by the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office are open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. Here are the locations early voters can cast their ballots:
Supervisor of Elections Sarasota County Terrace Building
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- 2001 Adams Lane, Sarasota
Supervisor of Elections Biscayne Plaza
- 13640 Tamiami Trail, North Port
Supervisor of Elections R.L. Anderson Building, Room 114
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- 4000 Tamiami Trail S., Venice
North County Library
- 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota
Fruitville Library
- 100 Coburn Road, Sarasota
Westfield Sarasota Square Mall
- 8201 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Nokomis Community Center
- 234 Nippino Trail East, Nokomis
In order to vote in the general election, people must have registered on or before Oct. 18, 2016. Voters should bring a current and valid photo and signature ID with them to the polls. Acceptable forms of identification include, but are not limited to, a Florida driver’s license or state identification card, public assistance ID, military ID and concealed weapons license.
For more information, visit the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office online
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