𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞.
City crews will be conducting damage assessments as soon as the sun rises.
Currently, we are aware of downed trees, downed power lines and debris in the roadways in the downtown area and westward.
𝐑𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃
The John Ringling Causeway Bridge is now open to St. Armands Key and Lido Key residents and business owners.
Please be aware: Access to Longboat Key remains limited to emergency responders and damage assessment teams.
John Ringling Cswy is open to 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐲, 𝐒𝐭. 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲, 𝐋𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐲.
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Have ID ready.
𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: Bring a form of ownership.
Conditions at Sarasota County Siesta Key Beach as of 11 a.m. on Sept. 27, 2024. The barrier islands in Sarasota County are still experiencing flooding and debris. Please avoid the area. Do not drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, don't drown.
#HurricaneHelene
Parking: With City operations resuming, parking enforcement will resume today on the mainland.
Bay Runner: Bay Runner service will remain suspended until 2 p.m. Saturday.