SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The first day of school for most Suncoast-area districts wrapped up Monday, sending thousands of students and parents onto local roads and creating significant traffic congestion.
Parents who spoke with reporters near Southside Elementary said the intersection of U.S. 41 and Weber Street was among the worst spots for school-related traffic.
One parent said the backup along Tamiami Trail and Weber Street made the commute feel far longer than the short distance warranted…