Preparing for Tropical Storm Ian: Where to get sandbags in Sarasota, Manatee counties

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Here is the latest on sandbag locations in our region as Tropical Storm Ian continues on a track toward Florida. Almost all locations, except for the full-service spots in Manatee County, provide shovels and bags but require you to fill the bags yourself. There is a limit of 10 bags per vehicle.

Sandbag locations in Manatee County

Self-serve sandbag locations:

  • Bennett Park, 400 Cypress Creek Blvd, Bradenton

  • Rubonia Community Center, 1309 72nd St. E., Palmetto

  • Myakka Community Center, 10060 Wauchula Road, Myakka City

  • JUST ADDED: Buffalo Creek Park, 7550 69th St E, Palmetto

Full-service sandbag locations:

  • Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach (Northwest Parking lot)

  • Bayfront Park, 310 North Bay Blvd. Anna Maria (North end by the recycling center)

  • Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach (South Bayside near the guardrail)

  • G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave. Dr. W, Bradenton

  • Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto

All locations will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Sandbag locations in Venice

The City of Venice Public Works Department will have a self-serve sandbag location for residents Wellfield Park off Pinebrook Road. Residents are encouraged to bring their own bags in case the city runs out, as well as their own shovels to expedite the process.

Sandbag locations in Sarasota County

Sarasota County self-service sandbag locations, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.:

  • Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th Street, Sarasota.

  • Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.

  • South County Fleet, 4571 SR 776/Englewood Road, Venice. Note: When accessing the South County Fleet location, please enter from 4000 South Tamiami Trail (R.L. Anderson) and follow the signs.

Other sandbag locations

The City of North Port will have a self-serve sandbag facility at the athletic fields behind the George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way. It opens at noon and bags, sand and shovels will be provided.

The Town of Longboat Key is planning to staff a sand and bag station at Broadway Beach Access on Sunday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and again on Monday beginning at 8 a.m.

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Where can I get sandbags in Sarasota and Manatee?