- October 11, 2024
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Sarasota County has opened supply points of distribution at four locations to provide water, food and tarps for those impacted by Hurricane Milton. The sites will open at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11.
Locations for the sites are:
• Glebe Park, 1000 Glebe Lane, Sarasota.
• Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave., Venice.
• San Pedro Catholic Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port.
• Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 S. River Road, Englewood.
The YMCA of Southwest Florida is offering support to members and non-members alike as the majority of its branches are now open, providing essential services and a welcoming space for those affected by the storm.
Open branches offer showers, charging stations and wifi access to the general pubic in need. Please bring a valid photo ID to help the YMCA ensure a safe environment for everyone.
Locally, the YMCA of Southwest Florida branches include the Bradenton YMCA, Englewood YMCA, Lakewood Ranch YMCA, Palmer Ranch YMCA, Sarasota City YMCA and Venice YMCA.
Operating branches are open daily. For specific branch locations and additional information, visit your local YMCA’s Facebook page or the YMCA of Southwest Florida’s mobile app.
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Center suffered significant water intrusion damage from Hurricane Milton, the City of Sarasota said Monday.
“Our staff has a meeting this afternoon to discuss the extent of it and the plan moving forward,” said Muffy Lavens, the Van Wezel’s public relations director.
A photo provided by the center shows standing water in the grand foyer.
Also today, the Van Wezel announced it has canceled all shows through the end of the year.
In response to Hurricane Milton’s impact on Southwest Florida, the Patterson Foundation will contribute as much as $3 million in disaster relief and recovery funding to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
The funding includes contributions to initiatives managed by the CFSC serving Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties. They include:
“People throughout our region are anguished over what this potentially catastrophic storm will mean for their lives going forward,” said Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs in a news release. “While we don’t have the answers for what lies ahead, we do know that we need to be here for each other right now.”
Season of Sharing, which typically kicks off annually at the beginning of November, is actively fundraising now to help ensure that impacts to those whose livelihoods are put on pause are as minimal as possible. Season of Sharing covers expenses related to housing, utilities, transportation and child care to help avoid compounding financial setbacks that can be the result of a missed payment.
The Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund is focused on supporting vital community resources, including emphasis on mental and behavioral health, legal services, case management, children and youth services, as well as efforts identified by long-term recovery groups within Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties. That includes rebuilding and repairing homes and replacing damaged furniture and appliances.
Donations to Season of Sharing or the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund can be made online at cfsarasota.org/donors/support-our-community#donate or by sending a check made payable to Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund or Season of Sharing, 2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237. All donations are tax-deductible.
