Staff Report / sarasotalocal.org

**Little Ringling Bridge Update**

As of October 16, two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane of the Little Ringling Bridge are open to traffic. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is currently conducting repairs on the bridge due to damage caused by Hurricane Milton.

For ongoing updates, the City of Sarasota advises checking their social media pages and the official website at Sarasotafl.gov/Alerts.

Source: City of Sarasota

Source Type: Gov

Source Location:

San Antonio, TX

1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

https://www.facebook.com/780631417435268/posts/995592052605869

Hurricane Milton Strands 90-Foot Vessel Indigo

Vessel Indigo washed ashore by Hurricane Milton; retrieval efforts are underway by Seatow and the Marine Unit.

Spooky Haunted House Diorama Event for Teens

Library hosts haunted house diorama event for teens on October 22; no registration needed.

Sarasota School Zones: 20 MPH When Flashing

Sarasota school zones enforce 20 MPH speed limits; fines doubled. Traffic lights out; drive cautiously.

SBDC Offers Hurricane Recovery Assistance in Sarasota

SBDC will assist Hurricane-affected businesses in Sarasota with recovery programs from October 17-19.

Free Vegetative Debris Drop-Off for Sarasota Residents

Sarasota County offers free self-service vegetative debris drop-off locations for residents.

Boil Water Notice Extended for Barrier Islands

Boil water notice for Sarasota barrier islands extended through Friday due to water main breaks.

Texas HireAbility Job Fair Connects Employers, Job Seekers

Texas HireAbility Job Fair tomorrow connects job seekers with employers for inclusive hiring.

Free Computer Basics Class for Absolute Beginners

Free Computer Basics class for beginners at Santa Clarita Library on October 22, 11 a.m.

Sarasota Schools Urges Reading Sheriff's Office Message

Sarasota County Schools urged residents to read a message from the Sheriff's Office.