SARASOTA, Fla. – Sarasota residents are urged to stay home and avoid travel as a Flash Flood Warning is in effect.
Numerous roadways are flooded and impassable, including:
- South end of Lido Key
- Sarasota Bayfront, including side streets and a portion of Main Street
- U.S. 41 from Gulfstream Ave to 12th Street
- City Island, near Ken Thompson Park and Mote Marine
- North entrance to Siesta Key
- Bird Key, specifically the Twin Bridges
- N Orange Ave, near the intersection of 18th St.
- 17th St from N Euclid Ave to N Lime Ave
Drivers are reminded to never attempt to drive through flooded roads, even if the water appears shallow. Just a few inches of water can stall a vehicle, and the depth can be deceiving, especially at night.
When in doubt, turn around—don’t drown!
Stay tuned to local news for updates on the storm and road closures.
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