Sandbags Available In Bradenton Area As Tropical System Approaches FL

MANATEE COUNTY, FL — With a tropical system approaching Florida’s west coast this weekend, sites throughout Manatee County are offering sandbags to residents.

The city of Bradenton opened a sandbag distribution site at the Public Works Annex, 1411 9th Street W., on Friday, noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Each car will be limited to 10 bags and a valid city ID is required.

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Manatee County Public Works crews opened the following self-serve sandbag locations Friday at noon:

• Coquina Beach, near the bus loop, 1507 S. Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach
• Lincoln Park, 501 17th Street E., Palmetto
• 4410 66th Street. W., Bradenton, south of the former Manatee County Utilities headquarters
• Rubonia Community Center, 1309 72nd Street E., Palmetto
• Myakka City Community Center, 10060 Wauchula Road, Myakka City