You still have time to get to a shelter. Here’s where to find a safe place to ride out the storm. (2024)

We will remove shelters from the list as they fill up

By ABC7 Staff

Published: Oct. 9, 2024 at 6:07 AM EDT|Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 11:37 AM EDT

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Full list of shelters near you, for Hurricane Milton

Sarasota County/ Venice- 11 Locations, all pet friendly

Sarasota County shelters open Oct, 8 at 10 a.m.

Atwater Elementary School, 4701 Huntsville Ave.North Port, FL 34288

Booker High school, 3201 N. Orange Ave.Sarasota, FL 34234

Brookside Middle school, 3636 South Shade Ave.Sarasota, FL 34239

Gulf gate Elementary School, 6500 S. Lockwood Ridge RoadSarasota, FL 34231

Heron Creek Middle School, 6501 W. Price BlvdNorth Port, FL 34291

North Port High School, 6400 West Price BlvdNorth Port, FL 34291

Philippi Shores Elementary School, 4747 S. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34231

Southside Elementary School, 1901 Webber StreetSarasota, FL 34239

Taylor Ranch Elementary School, 2500 Taylor Ranch TrailVenice, FL 34293

Manatee County:

There’s plenty of space at all of our shelters (ALL PET FRIENDLY):

Virgil Mills Elementary School, 7200 69th St. E., Palmetto

Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, 601 43rd St. W., Bradenton

Myakka Elementary School, 37205 Manatee Ave., Myakka City

W D Sugg Middle School, 5602 38th Ave. W., Bradenton

Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School, 8610 115th Ave. E., Parrish

B D Gullett Elementary School, 12125 44th Ave. E., Bradenton

Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School, 6325 Lorraine Rd., Lakewood Ranch

Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, 12205 44th Ave. E., Bradenton

Go to mymanatee.org/storm for updates.

Additional information from the City of Venice:

Evacuation centers will open today, Tuesday Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. Please view the list of evacuation centers before heading to one here. Please note that Riverview High School is no longer an evacuation center.

Sarasota County is aware that several evacuation centers are located within Level C. After a close evaluation and based on current projected weather conditions, officials have determined that centers in this level are safe and viable options.

Remember that evacuation centers should be your last resort. If you are in an evacuation level, get out of the area. If possible, stay with friends or family somewhere else.

When heading to an evacuation center, prepare your checklist of items. All evacuation centers are pet-friendly, but you must bring all supplies including a crate. Remember: Evacuation centers cannot provide chairs, bedding, cots, blankets or pet supplies.

Sarasota County:

Atwater Elementary School

Booker High School

Brookside Middle School

Fruitville Elementary

Gulf Gate Elementary

Heron Creek Middle School

Lamarque Elementary School

North Port High School

Phillippi Shores Elementary

Southside Elementary School

Tatum Ridge Elementary School

View more information and the checklist at: //scgov.net/storm

Manatee County-

Electa Lee Magnet Middle School, 4000 53rd Ave. W., Bradenton

Freedom Elementary School, 9515 SR64, Bradenton

Robert Willis Elementary School, 14705 The Masters Ave., Lakewood Ranch

Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School, 3404 Fort Hamer Rd., Parrish

Gene Witt Elementary School, 200 Rye Rd. E., Bradenton

Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School, 515 63rd Ave. E., Bradenton

There is still space available at the already opened locations:

Virgil Mills Elementary School, 7200 69th St. E., Palmetto

Buffalo Creek Middle School, 7320 69th St. E., Palmetto

Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, 601 43rd St. W., Bradenton

Myakka Elementary School, 37205 Manatee Ave., Myakka City

W D Sugg Middle School, 5602 38th Ave. W., Bradenton

Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School, 8610 115th Ave. E., Parrish

B D Gullett Elementary School, 12125 44th Ave. E., Bradenton

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School, 6325 Lorraine Rd., Lakewood Ranch

Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, 12205 44th Ave. E., Bradenton

Robert H. Prine Elementary, 3801 Southern Pkwy. W., Bradenton

Polk County - 16 locations (3 pet friendly)

Polk County shelters open at Noon on Tuesday, Oct. 8

Pet friendly shelters:

Charlotte County - 4 locations

Charlotte County shelters open Monday, Oct 7 at 2 p.m.

  • Kingsway Elementary School, 23300 Quasar Blvd., in Port Charlotte
  • Liberty Elementary School, 370 Atwater St., in Port Charlotte
  • Neil Armstrong Elementary School, 22100 Breezeswept Ave., in Port Charlotte
  • Harold Avenue Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., in Port Charlotte
  • Babcock Ranch School Field House at 43301 Cypress Parkway

DeSoto County

DeSoto County shelters open Tuesday, 10/8/24, starting at 12 PM Noon.

Special Needs Shelter is South Florida State College at 2251 NE Turner Ave #2700, Arcadia, FL 34266

General Population Shelter will be at the Turner Center: 2250 NE Roan St, Arcadia, FL 34266.

If you or someone you love is electrically dependent, please register for the special needs shelter ASAP at snr.flhealthresponse.com or in person at 2200 NE Roan St, Arcadia, FL 34266.

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