SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla (WFTX) — Sarasota County continues to work diligently in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Officials express hope as crews tirelessly restore power and water to thousands of residents just three days after the storm impacted the area.
As of Saturday evening, 85,000 residents remain without power, reflecting a marked improvement from the peak of 295,000. It’s a bittersweet progress, underscoring both the resilience of the community and the challenges still faced by many.
Water access has been reestablished for the residents of Casey Key as of Saturday afternoon. However, they are currently under a precautionary boil water advisory. Officials have shifted their focus to the efforts needed to restore water access in Siesta Key, highlighting the ongoing needs of residents in the wake of these trying circumstances.
WATCH: Sarasota County Officials provide a Hurricane Milton update Saturday evening
WATCH: Sarasota County Officials provide Hurricane Milton update
Fuel Stations
- Available Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Suncoast Technical College in North Port. A limit of 10 gallons per vehicle applies.
Walmart Distribution Sites
- Walmart Supercenter at 53rd Ave E in Braden River
- Water and ice will be available Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Walmart Supercenter at 8320 Lockwood Ridge Rd. in Sarasota
- Free ice distribution is scheduled for Monday.
- Complimentary hot meals will be served starting at 11:30 a.m., accompanied by available water.
Comfort Points
- Located at Streets of Paradise, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Meals and Food Drive-Thru
- Bayside Community Church Lakewood Ranch Campus
- Offering meals from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. from October 12-18.
- Bayside Community Church Bee Ridge Campus
- Serving from noon to 7 p.m. from October 12-18.
Residents are encouraged to find more information about the available resources in Sarasota County by visiting scgov.net. The community’s spirit shines in moments like these, where support and resilience intertwine, showing that even in challenging times, they come together to help one another.
