SARASOTA (SNN-TV) – This morning Sarasota County Schools rolled out a plan for athletic programs after their seasons were interrupted by Hurricane Ian.
Sarasota County athletic teams can start practice beginning Friday. The county also received approval from the Florida High School Athletic Association to allow Sunday practices. Sports teams must have four practices prior to competition.
When rescheduling football games, district games will take priority. For other fall sports, it is not as clear, as golf courses, cross country courses and swimming pools used by county schools sustained damage. All the Sarasota County high schools, except North Port High, are expected to open Monday. North Port High is expected to open Oct. 17.
Damages affecting scheduling is glaring in regards to Venice High School football:
