Utilities & Infrastructure in Sarasota, FL

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.2%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

25,572

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.2%
Cellular Data Plan
83.8%
Satellite
2.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.6%
No Internet Access
7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

87.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.9%

of households

Tablet

56.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.3%
Smartphone
87.1%
Desktop / Laptop
77.9%
Tablet
56.5%
Smartphone Only
11.3%
No Computer
5.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

13

Population Served

336,998

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SARASOTA CO SPECIAL UTIL DISTCommunityPurchased surface water272,2670
SARASOTA-CITY OFCommunityGround water55,3640
PLURIS-WEDGEFIELD INCCommunityGround water6,1570
CAMELOT LAKESCommunityGround water1,7000
MAGNOLIA VILLAGECommunityGround water4371
LAKE TIPPECANOECommunityGround water3610
WINDWARD ISLE MHP WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water3210
WINDMILL POINTCommunityGround water1460
PARK RIDGE MHCCommunityPurchased surface water1160
BERMUDA MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water481
DANA PLACECommunityGround water290
WILDCAT TOWNHOUSE RESORTCommunityGround water280
LAUREL MHPCommunityGround water240

88.0% of households in Sarasota have broadband internet access. 75.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 11.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 13 water systems, providing water to 336,998 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.