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WATCH: Heavy rains cause flooding in parts of Sarasota County

Sarasota County flooding
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  • Heavy rains caused widespread flooding in parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties.
  • A flood warning was issued for both counties until midnight.
  • Video above shows flooding near US 301 at Main Street just before 7 p.m.

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