What are the area codes for Sarasota county Florida?
In the original area code assignments in 1947, the entire state
of Florida was area code 305.
In 1953, area code 813 was created for the southwestern part of
Florida from Tampa Bay south, including Sarasota. The 1953 area
code 813 now includes area codes 813, 727, 941, 863, and 239.
In 1995, area code 941 was created, then including Sarasota, Ft.
Myers, Bradenton, and Lakeland.
In 1999, area code 863 split off from 941, including Lakeland
and Okeechobee.
In 2002, area code 239 split off from 941, including Ft. Myers
and Naples.