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An additional Point of Distribution (POD) and comfort point has been established at Bayside Community Church, located at 8200 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota.

Comfort points are available at the following locations:

- Streets of Paradise: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 734 Central Ave, Sarasota

- Bayside Community Church Lakewood Ranch Campus: Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. through October 18

- Bayside Community Church Bee Ridge Campus: Open daily from noon to 7 p.m. through October 18

The following Points of Distribution (PODs) are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.:

- Venice Community Center: 326 Nokomis Ave, Venice

- San Pedro Catholic Church: 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port

- Englewood Sports Complex: 1300 S. River Rd, Englewood

- Glebe Park: 1000 Glebe Ln, Sarasota

- Bayside Community Church: 8200 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota

Points of Distribution serve as locations for residents to pick up essential supplies such as food, water, and cleaning materials. Comfort points provide a place for individuals to rest, charge their phones, access air conditioning, and receive meals and support services during recovery.

Source: City of Sarasota

Source Type: Gov

Source Location:

North Port, FL

1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

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