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City Of Sarasota Declares State Of Emergency
City offices will be closed Monday and trash collection is also canceled Monday.
Sarasota city government is now under a State of Emergency in anticipation for Tropical Storm Isaac.
Mayor Suzanne Atwell authorized Interim City Manager Terry Lewis to declare a State of Emergency today at 10:15 a.m, according to the city. A State of Emergency allows administrative processes, including purchasing, to be expedited.
The City of Sarasota Charter allows a State of Emergency to be declared by the City Manager with the consent of one City Commissioner. Lewis has been in regular contact with City Commissioners concerning the status of Tropical Storm Isaac, according to the city.
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City of Sarasota administrative offices will be closed Monday. Trash collection will be canceled Monday and resume on Tuesday with collection days pushed back one day. Monday collection will be picked up on Tuesday and Tuesday collection will be scheduled for Wednesday.
The public is encouraged to be prepared and stay informed via local news reports. News releases from the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County will be posted on the City of Sarasota website www.SarasotaGov.com.
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Residents with questions regarding Tropical Storm Isaac should contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000.
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