Sarasota County has set up numerous distribution sites to help residents with food and supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
A steady stream of cars pulled up to a white canopied tent Saturday at the Venice Community Center where members of the Florida National Guard loaded up vehicles with cases of bottled water and ready-to-eat meals.
Christina Hampson of Venice stopped by to get supplies for neighbors in her small 55-plus condominium community near the Curry Creek Preserve in Venice.
“I’m going to give this to other people in my complex,” Hampson said. “We’re all seniors. We have half a complex with power and the other half has no power. So, make sure they get some water.”
Cathy Carter
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WUSF Public Media
Sarasota County was also intending to provide residents with bags of ice and tarps but those items were delayed with the closure of I-75, which reopened Saturday afternoon. Officials say they expect those supplies to arrive in time for distribution on Sunday.
Here are the Sarasota County distribution sites:
- Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave., Venice
- Hyundai of Venice, 200 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice
- Wellfield Park, 1251 Pinebrook Road, Venice
- San Pedro Catholic Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port
- Englewood Center Plaza, 200 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood
- Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota
The distribution centers will continue to operate Sunday and Monday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cathy Carter
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WUSF Public Media
