SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (July 2, 2025) — In advance of anticipated storms this week, two Gulf Coast Florida counties have opened free, self‑service sandbag stations today to help residents protect their homes.
Sarasota County
Sarasota County Emergency Services has added three self‑serve sandbag sites for one-day-only operations today, Wednesday, July 2, with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents can pick up up to 10 free sandbags per vehicle; bags and sand are provided, though individuals must bring their own shovels abcactionnews.com+14scgov.net+14facebook.com+14…