City of Sarasota re-enforces downtown parking rules after hurricane interlude

Sarasota again enforced downtown parking Monday after a brief respite due to the recent hurricane bonanza.

The city will begin by enforcing safety violations — such as illegal parking in handicapped spaces, blocked fire hydrants, and parking obstructions. Paid parking enforcement will resume on Nov. 4.

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However, free parking will remain in place at the barrier islands.

"Public parking will remain free on St. Armands Circle and Lido Key , as the two hardest hit areas in Sarasota continue to undergo restoration following back-to-back destructive hurricanes Helene and Milton," according to a Friday afternoon city statement.

City officials are still repairing the St. Armands Garage electronic system after storm damage.

Christian Casale covers local government for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Email him at ccasale@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter @vanityhack

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