- October 2, 2024
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Sarasota County has restored water service to the Fisherman's Haven community. This area, along with Sanderling Road, are still under a boil water notice.
All other areas on Siesta Key and Casey Key are no longer under a boil water notice.
For residents under a boil water notice, all tap water intended for drinking, preparation of food, washing of food utensils, or first aidshould be boile before using.
Please bring your water to a rolling boil for one minute to disinfect your water and destroy any harmful microorganisms. Residents will be notified by an automated call when the boil water advisory has been canceled.
All Sarasota County beach parks, amenities and concessions remain closed until conditions improve to allow for response and recovery operations.
Anyone not involved in recovery efforts on any of the barrier islands are asked to stay away to reduce traffic and give space to those who are supporting recovery efforts.
Lifeguards are not present on Sarasota County-owned and/or operated beaches until conditions allow for safe access and use.
The City of Sarasota is offering residents of St. Armands, Lido and Bird Key parking permits to use the St. Armands Garage during October.
The permits, which will cost $100, are for residents only. Parking will be limited to the third and fourth floors in the St. Armands Garage, 57 N. Adams Dr.
The permits are being offered to ease on-street congestion and to allow space to accommodate emergency and solid waste/storm debris vehicles.
Parking permit applications must be submitted in-person to the Parking Division, 1575 2nd Street. Proof of residency is required, such as a lease agreement, driver’s license, utility bill or vehicle registration. The application can be downloaded here.
Questions about St. Armands Garage parking permits for St. Armands, Lido and Bird Key residents should be directed to the Parking Division by phone at 941-263-6475 or email at [email protected].
The Disaster Recovery Center has reopened at Sarasota Christian Church, 2923 Ashton Road. Representatives from FEMA and the Small Business Administration will be available to assist residents and business owners with recovery efforts.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays.
These centers can help Floridians affected by both Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene. To find other center locations go to www.fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams have been in the area going door-to-door to help residents sign up for assistance. FEMA representatives will always have credentials and be in identifiable shirts, vests, and jackets. If approached, ask for identification, and know that FEMA does not charge for assistance.
Barrier Islands: Collection of storm-related debris materials was scheduled to begin Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Resident should place large debris separately from regular garbage at the curb for collection. Separate items by category (construction and demolition materials, furniture/mattresses and appliances/white goods).
Any construction and demolition materials contained in plastic bags should be placed with the regular garbage.
Mainland residents: Residents not living on the barrier islands are to follow normal disposal guidelines for collection services. View the Solid Waste How-To Guide for Residents in Sarasota County for details. Materials, including yard waste, not properly prepared for collection will not be collected by the service provider.
All vegetative materials, including large branches, palm fronds, tree trunks, small branches and leaves should be properly prepared for curbside collection.
Properly prepared vegetative materials should be bagged (paper only), bundled and tied or containerized 4 feet or less in length and 16 inches or less in diameter.
Items that are in bags, containers or bundles, including garbage and yard waste, should not exceed 40 pounds.
All solid waste collection services resumed Sept. 27 for residents living in unincorporated Sarasota County. Collection vehicles will provide service to roadways that are accessible.
There are supply locations in Sarasota County for community members impacted by Hurricane Helene. The following locations will be open through Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or while supplies last:
Supplies available include water, ice, sports drinks, tarps, flood buckets, non-perishable food items and Meals-Ready-To-Eat (MREs). Please be safe and patient when traveling to the locations. For information, call 311 or 941-861-5000.
