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Sarasota County opens 4 points of distribution for those in need

Supply distribution
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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Four supply locations in Sarasota County will be open for community members on Sunday and Monday, September 29-30.

The following locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. or until supplies last:

  • 1000 Glebe Lane, Siesta Key
  • 100 S Casey Key Road, Nokomis
  • 326 Nokomis Ave S., Venice
  • 8570 Manasota Key Road, Englewood

The supplies being distributed include water, ice, sports drinks, tarps, flood buckets, non-perishable food items, and MREs.

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