Gulf Oil Spill Information Central

The beaches of Sarasota County and the surrounding West Coast region remain completely clear of oil spill impacts, according to monitoring agencies. Reports also indicate the area has a very low probability of experiencing any direct impacts from the oil spill off the coast of Louisiana.

Please review the links below for detailed, comprehensive information regarding the BP oil spill, updated as any changes occur.

Informative Documents

Sarasota County Emergency Management preparedness overview (7/29/10).


Mote Marine Laboratory perspective and resources (7/28/10).


Sarasota Herald-Tribune Article regarding low possibility of direct local oil impacts (7/29/10).

Informative Links

Live webcam view of Siesta Key Beach


Interactive Map - Oil Spill and BP Response


Florida Realtors® Oil Information Center


BP Gulf Response Web Site


One-stop federal repository for news, data and updates.


Interactive map showing recon flights over impacted areas.


How to file a claim with BP.