SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN TV) – Hurricane Idalia flooded roads along the coast and on the barrier islands. The Sarasota Police Department said they’ve blocked off and are actively putting more barricades up in places that need it.
With high tide at 12:15 p.m. at Sarasota Bay, waters will continue to rise in areas already flooded. SPD reports closures on the following roads:
- Ringling Causeway Bridge
- Main St and Gulfstream Ave
- Fruitville Rd and U.S. 41
- 1st St and Pineapple Ave
- Pineapple Ave and Palm Ave
- Gulfstream Ave and Pineapple Ave
- Siesta Bridge at Siesta Dr
- 1st St and Cocoanut Ave
- 2nd St and Cocoanut Ave