Transportation Options in Sarasota Airport and City
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport allows its passengers to choose from some transportation means:
Taxi Services might be obtained on the west end of the terminal outside of the baggage claim area. The service is provided by Diplomat Airport Transportation. The company's staff will help with the luggage and all along the way.
http://www.diplomattaxi.com
Phone: 941-777-111
Uber and Lyft are providing shared rides to and from the airport as the Transportation Network Companies (TNC's). The pick up of the passengers is made from the Short Term Parking Lot, Row A9.
https://www.uber.com/ru-AZ/airports/srq/
https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/articles/214460157-Airport-Information-for-Passengers#srq
Public Transportation is provided by two companies operating within Sarasota:

Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) is providing rides between airport and any other destination of Sarasota and Manatee. Regular fares for a single journey are $1.25 for adults, $0.60 as a discounted fare. The trip for children under five years is free of charge (for up to 2 children per one adult) and $0.60 for every additional child. Passengers over 80 years may travel free of charge as well. The ride to Manatee County is $1.99. Any other information might be found on the website or by calling at the office of the company.
Phone: +1 800-861-5000
https://www.scgov.net/home

Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) provides rides between airport and any other destination of Manatee as well. Regular fare for a single ride is $1.50, $0.75 for senior, Medicare cardholders, disabled passengers, or active duty and all military veterans. Senior over 80 years and children under five years might travel free of charge. Any additional information might be found on the website or by calling at the office of the company.
Phone: +1 941-749-7116
http://www.ridemcat.org