‘Phase II’ water shortage declared

Any recent downpour hasn’t been enough to help out the region’s water woes.

On Tuesday, Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Board voted to declare a “Modified Phase II Water Shortage.”

What’s that mean to you: To start with, all residents in the district that includes almost all of DeSoto, Charlotte and Sarasota counties, are now only allowed to water one day per week…

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