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For the new superintendent of Sarasota schools, the first two weeks were a trial by fire, between Hurricane Idalia and anxieties swirling around a student who was recently Baker Acted.
As far as wind goes, we dodged a bullet, but we’re still struggling with flooding from Hurricane Idalia. Sarasota County Communications Director Jamie Carson gave WSLR News an update on the aftermath.
Manatee County was harder hit than Sarasota by Hurricane Idalia. The intense storm surge closed many bridges and roads, and about 100 residents are currently unable to travel safely home.
WSLR reporter Ramon Lopez was out and about after a state of emergency was declared on Monday, where figures like Sarasota Mayor Kyle Battie and Senator Rick Scott urged the city to prepare.
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