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Burn Bans In Effect In Sarasota, Manatee Counties
Because of ongoing hot and dry weather, burn bans are in effect in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Because of ongoing hot and dry weather, burn bans are in effect in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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