Nearly 16,000 feet of underground wiring cut and stolen in Sarasota County: Officials
Jun 23, 2026
Sarasota County said it will spend over $50,000 in repairs after thousands of feet of underground wiring were cut and stolen.Sarasota County said 9,000 feet were taken on 17th Street and the repair cost will be around $45,000. O
n Bahia Vista Street, approximately 7,000 feet were stolen and will cost around $9,000 to repair.Sarasota County said it is replacing the copper wire with no copper alternatives.Residents can contact the non-emergency line at 941-316-1201 to report any damage discovered to any electrical infrastructure or pull boxes. ...read more read less