Sandbag locations open in Sarasota County for Idalia

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Sarasota County operations closed at 1 p.m. Monday for preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia. 

Residents should expect county operations to also be closed Tuesday and Wednesday as the county works to support the Emergency Operations Center and the community.

Sandbag operations are scheduled to from 2-7 p.m. Monday and from 7 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the following locations:

• Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., Sarasota
• Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota
• South County Fleet, 4571 State Road 776 at Englewood Road, Venice

Sandbags are limited to 10 per vehicle. Shovels and bags will be available on site. For more information visit SCGov.net/BePrepared.

The county will open evacuation centers at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Sarasota County issued an evacuation order for Level A.