Sarasota County
short-term rental taxes.

1. To confirm
   Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

   The record has no finding on whether Sarasota County allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

2. To confirm
   Check whether you need a license or permit

   The record does not say whether Sarasota County requires a short-term rental license. Ask the county licensing office.

3. To do
   Register for your Florida sales tax account

   Sales tax and any discretionary sales surtax on transient rentals are always reported and paid to the Florida Department of Revenue (Form DR-15), so you need a Department sales tax account. Confirm registration and any county tourist tax account before renting.

   State source

4. To do
   Who collects the 6% Sarasota County occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

   Airbnb: collects it for you; Vrbo: collects it for you; Booking.com: you collect and remit; Direct: you collect and remit. Where a channel's answer is not confirmed, check its tax settings.

5. To do
   File monthly returns

   The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source