The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said the agency has a Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) that provides support, resources and hope to the community’s homeless population.

The sheriff’s office urged residents to print and share the outreach information if they know or spot someone in need of assistance.

For contact, the post listed an email address at HOT@SarasotaSheriff.org and a phone number, 941.861.1707.

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Sarasota warns heat and humidity can cause health issues

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Sarasota seeks volunteers for Spanish textbook committee

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Sarasota County urges disaster preparedness checks

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Sarasota County Sheriff lists new job openings

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