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Sandbags Available As More Rain, Flooding Expected: Sarasota County
With heavy rains and flooding forecast in Sarasota County, sandbags are being made available to residents, officials said.
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — With continued heavy rains forecast over the next several days, self-service sandbag locations will be opened to residents Friday, Sarasota County said in a news release.
A flood advisory was issuedin the county Thursday after 2 to 4 inches of rain fell, WTSP reported.
There’s a flood warning in place Friday for the Myakka River at the Myakka River State Park, the National Weather Service said.
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The main road at the park floods when the river hits 8 feet. As of 9 a.m., the river was at 7.7 feet.
The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2 feet early Sunday morning, NWS said.
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Sandbags can be filled at the following locations Friday:
- Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.
- South County Fleet Services, 4571 SR 776/Englewood Road, Venice
- Ed Smith Stadium (east lot), 2700 12th Street, Sarasota.
Bags and sand will be provided while supplies last. People should bring their own shovels.
There is a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle.
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