MANATEE COUNTY, FL (June 3, 2022) – Manatee County Public Works crews have been getting ready for for this weekend’s predicted heavy rains by preparing tons of sandbags for distribution at some of the region’s more flood-prone locations, including Manatee Beach.
Twelve pallets of sandbags are being distributed at 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, on a first-come, first-served basis with a ten-bag-per-person limit.
General public self-serve locations are available at the Rubonia Community Center, 1309 72nd Street E in Palmetto and the Myakka Community Center at 10060 Wauchula Rd. in Myakka City.