Staff Report / sarasotalocal.org

Residents affected by Hurricane Milton have access to Comfort Stations established by Sarasota County for essential services such as cooling off, laundry, and showering. The Comfort Stations are located at the following addresses:

- Trail Plaza: 3333 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

- VFW: 832 East Venice Ave., Venice

- George Mullen Activity Center: 1602 Kramer Way, North Port

Residents should bring their own laundry supplies, including detergent and dryer sheets. For further updates on the recovery efforts related to Hurricane Milton, residents can check the City of Sarasota's social media pages or visit their website at Sarasotafl.gov/Alerts.

This update was provided on October 15 at 1:45 p.m.

Source: City of Sarasota

Source Type: Gov

Source Location:

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1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

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**Gulf Gate Elementary Reopens After Hurricane Milton**

Gulf Gate Elementary served as an evacuation center, aiding thousands during Hurricane Milton.

Sarasota Rescinds Precautionary Boil Water Notice

Sarasota rescinds boil water notice for mainland customers as of October 15 at 4:00 p.m.

Sarasota-Bradenton Airport Reopening October 16th

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport reopens October 16th after roof repairs, with flights resuming at 9 am.

Playgrounds and Tennis Center Now Open in Sarasota!

Circus Park Playground and PPTC reopened; enjoy free WiFi and family activities!

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Gillespie Park Closed Following Hurricane Milton Damage

Gillespie Park is closed due to storm damage; Circus Playground at Payne Park is open.

Hiring Event for Veterans on November 7

Veterans hiring event on November 7 at Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, 10 AM to 1 PM.

Traffic Delays Expected on U.S. Route 41

U.S. Route 41 is experiencing heavy traffic; consider alternate routes to avoid delays.