The City of Sarasota offers flood information by request. Some of the many services offered are, but not limited to, flood zones, elevation requirements, building requirements in a special flood hazard area (flood zone), flood depths, substantial improvement/damage requirements and can make site visits to advise on protection measures for both new and existing building. Please contact the Flood Zone information line at 941-263-6354 or visit the City Website, Flood Information page.
The Watershed Master Plan (WMP) is a tool for future flood mitigation and to increase resiliency in our community for flooding. The objective of watershed master planning is to provide the community with a tool it can use to make decisions that will reduce the increased flooding from future conditions that include new development, redevelopment, and the impact of climate change and sea level rise, throughout a watershed or community.
Overview presented to the City Commission, November 2025
Some Key Projects:
- Roberts Bay Frontal Planning Initiative
- Philippee Creek Planning Initiative
- Little Sarasota Bay Frontal Planning Initiative
- Outline of Modeling for Watershed Master Plan