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Doggie Dining

Dogs are permitted to accompany their owners while dining in the outdoor area of food establishments which meet certain requirements. Sarasota County Health Department inspects and issues permits for “Doggie Dining” sites. Very specific rules apply to the outdoor areas of these establishments to protect health and safety.

• Doggie Dining Ordinance [24KB .PDF]
  Rules governing Doggie Dining in Sarasota County
• Doggie Dining Facilities [8KB .PDF]
  A list of food establishments currently permitted to allow Doggie Dining
• Doggie Dining Permit Application [80KB .PDF]
  Restaurant owners who wish to have their establishments considered for Doggie Dining permitting should complete and submit this application.

Complaints

Complaints about Doggie Dining rule violations may be submitted to:

• Environmental Health Services
  1301 Cattlemen Road, Building A
  Sarasota, FL 34232
  (941) 861-6133