6 businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors | Business

Sarasota, Florida -- During an undercover operation by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Juvenile Alcohol Task Force this week, six local convenience store clerks were caught selling alcohol to a minor.

The sheriff's office says the following businesses were found to be in violation of selling alcohol to a person under 21 and the clerks were given a misdemeanor Notice to Appear:

1. Save On 2800 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota
2. Radiant 5761 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota
3. Citgo 4529 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota
4. Save On 1135 Beneva Rd., Sarasota
5. Shell Circle K 13280 S. Tamiami Tr., North Port
6. 7-11 1011 N. Sumter Blvd., North Port

Another 53 businesses were found to be in compliance and were sent a letter to commend owners and employees for helping reduce the sale of alcohol to minors.

Sheriff Tom Knight says he is concerned about the illegal sale of alcohol to minors and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will continue undercover operations to deter this type of activity.