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Clerk Karen E. Rushing A constitutional officer of the State of Florida, Karen Rushing, Sarasota County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, is the first woman elected to serve Sarasota County in this role, and she is the longest-serving Clerk and Comptroller in the State of Florida.
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Notification of License Suspension Learn why you received a notification of suspension and what the Court’s requirements are for resolving the matter and reinstating your driver’s license.
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Clerk and Comptroller Financial Reports The financial reports produced by the Clerk and Comptroller provide citizens with transparent access to recent accounting, including financial statements, investments, revenue, expenditures, and debt management.
Finance Awards and Accomplishments The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) consistently recognizes the Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller's Finance Department for its excellence in financial reporting. Thanks go to the talented staff for this recognition and honorable award, received each year since 1984.

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2025 Consolidated Major Revenue and Debt Report Released

Published on May 29, 2026

The Hon. Karen E. Rushing, Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, is pleased to announce the completion of the fiscal year 2025 Consolidated Major Revenue and Debt Report for Sarasota County. This report provides a high-level overview of the primary revenue sources, indebtedness and arbitrage for Sarasota County.

GFOA Awards Comptroller Rushing for FY2024 Finance Publications

Published on April 21, 2026

The Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s 2024 Sarasota County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting as well as the GFOA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR) for the 2024 IMPACT Report.

New Website Launches for Sarasota Clerk of Court & County Comptroller

Published on April 16, 2026

Karen E. Rushing, Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, announced the launch of the organization’s new website, featuring user-centric features that make it easier for all customers to quickly and easily find the information they need.

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