Parking Fees

Posted by on September 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

The on again – off again parking meters are set to start charging 50 cents per hour on October 3rd. Here’s what was printed in the Hearld today:

Responding to complaints from merchants, dozens of parking meters and pay stations that lined downtown streets since May have been uprooted and moved to the Sarasota County Judicial Center east of U.S. 301.

Paid parking will return Monday, Oct. 3.

All metered spaces will charge 50 cents per hour until November 1, when a $1 per hour seasonal rate takes effect through April.” … for map

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

When is parking enforced?: Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

What is the cost?: 50 cents per hour from May 1. to Oct. 31; $1 per hour from Nov. 1 to April 30.

Can I park somewhere else?: 50 cent-per-hour spots are available at public lots and garages, including the Palm Avenue Garage, which will remain free until Nov. 1

How do I pay?: Paystations accept coins and Visa and MasterCard. A minimum of $1 is required for credit card payments.

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