City of Venice to host voluntary sandbag operations this summer
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
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To help the community prepare during the 2025 hurricane season, the City of Venice is introducing a free, voluntary, self-service sandbag location to support residents in protecting their homes and property from potential tropical weather.
The location, at 252 Seaboard Ave. (see attached map) will have empty bags and sand free of charge. Sandbags are limited to 10 per vehicle.
Sandbag operations will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:
- Saturday, June 14
- Saturday, July 19
- Sunday, Aug. 10
This sandbag location mirrors a Sarasota County initiative on the same dates and times at 3 additional locations:
· South County Fleet, 4571 SR 776/Englewood Road, South Venice
· Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., Sarasota
· Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota
These monthly opportunities will supplement the City’s and County’s existing sandbag operations, which are activated prior to the arrival of a storm, to give residents time to prepare.
Residents are encouraged to utilize these free sandbag opportunities to help safeguard their homes from potential flooding and storm impacts.
Residents will be expected to fill and load their own sandbags into their vehicles and should bring their own shovels and gloves. For individuals who do not have shovels at home, there will be limited shovels provided for use onsite. Sandbags are available on a first-come, first-served basis, as supplies last. Limit 10 bags per vehicle.