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

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SCUSD Celebrates World Food Day, Offers Free Meals

SCUSD celebrates World Food Day, offering free nutritious meals to all students for academic success.

Hurricane Milton Strands 90-Foot Vessel Indigo

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

Win Free Tickets to Sarasota Sahib Shrine Circus!

Sarasota Sahib Shrine Circus offers a chance to win tickets; contest ends November 3rd.

Spooky Haunted House Diorama Event for Teens

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

Hurricane Milton Damage Survey at Lido Beach

U.S. Army Corps assesses Lido Beach damage; recovery updates available online.

### Sarasota's Family-Friendly Fall Festivities Ahead

Sarasota's Parks and Recreation Department announces family-friendly fall events at various locations.

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.