Manasota Key Road repaired and reopened after 2024 hurricanes
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
VIA Sarasota County
Sarasota County Capital Projects made temporary repairs to Manasota Key Road, approximately 2,000 feet north of Blind Pass Park, and the road is now open to traffic.
Repairs included hurricane debris removal, establishment of a new base, shoreline hardening, asphalt pavement, and pavement markings. The road opened Saturday, Jan. 10, but intermittent lane closures may be required to complete additional work. Please use caution in the area and obey no parking signage.
Project background: A portion of the road was washed out by hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. In March 2025, the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners directed staff to construct a temporary roadway while the design and permitting process for a permanent road is underway. Project work began in fall 2025, which consisted of the reconstruction of a temporary road to restore access between the north and south ends of Manasota Key.