The Lake Sarasota Community Blog

The latest county update on Isaac - three county storm shelters are open - in Sarasota, it's Brookside Elementary, 3636 S. Shade Ave. - pet friendly. The other two are in North Port. More here.

Tropical Storm Isaac could affect our area. Get updates from the National Hurricane Center as well as other sites. Some useful links: NHC IbisEye Fox Hurricane Storm info from Sarasota County Hurricane Guide - Preparation Sarasota County Emergency Services Hurricane Shelter List  (Pet shelters indicated) Another Shelter List (that can be printed out) Pet Preparedness Pet Shelter Admission Form Evacuation Routes  ( noted in red) Road Conditions - F511 Statewide Disaster Info