Reporting an accident
A crash involving injury or death or apparent damage of at least $500 must be reported immediately to local police or the sheriff or nearest Florida Highway Patrol office. [leg.state.fl.us]
Accident Report Copy
Sarasota Police accident reports cost $10 in person or $13 online; Records is open Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2099 Adams Lane. [sarasotapd.org]
Parking
City garages require payment at arrival and prohibit back-in parking; at St. Armands Garage the first hour is complimentary then hour two costs $2 and later hours cost $1 each. [sarasotafl.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
A private tow must use a storage site no more than 10 miles from its origin; normal release hours are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The code does not publish one lot address or phone. [library.municode.com]
Who to call
Sarasota Police non-emergency is 941-316-1199; the linked police page does not publish a Florida Highway Patrol number. [sarasotapd.org]
Fees
Maximum Class A towing is $50 and daily storage after 6 hours is $20; an administrative fee up to $35 may be charged after the sixth day when lien-notice rules were followed. [library.municode.com]
Private-property towing
The property owner and wrecker must have a written towing agreement on file with city police; the wrecker must notify police within 30 minutes after completing a private-property tow. [library.municode.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.