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Sandbags Available For Sarasota Co. Residents As Fred Approaches

There is a limit of 15 bags per vehicle, according to the county website.​​

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The county says are three self-serve locations designated for pickup from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 13
The county says are three self-serve locations designated for pickup from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 13 (Shutterstock)

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL—Sarasota County is making sandbags available for residents as Tropical Depression Fred approaches Florida.

The county says are three self-serve locations designated for pickup from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 13:

  • Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.
  • Ed Smith Stadium (East Lot), 2700 12th St., Sarasota.
  • South County Fleet Services, 4571 SR 776/Englewood Road, Venice.

There is a limit of 15 bags per vehicle, according to the county website.

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