SARASOTA, FL, Oct. 28, 2026 —

Sarasota County residents dropped off 46.56 pounds of medication during last weekend's DEA Drug Take Back event, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.

"A huge thank you to our amazing community for participating in this weekend's DEA Drug Take Back event! Together, we collected an incredible 46.56 pounds of medication, ensuring they won't harm our communities or environment," the agency posted on X. "Your efforts do make a difference!"

A clear bag filled with pills and capsules collected at the take back event
Medication collected at the take back event. Photo: Sarasota County Sheriff's Office (@SarasotaSheriff).

The Sheriff's Office didn't say in its post how many people took part or where the drop-offs happened. Questions about future drop-off options can go to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Those are the facts, directly from the source.

Source: Sarasota County Sheriff's Office post on X, Oct. 27, 2026.

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