Sarasota city officials says debris could take six months to clear

Twice the debris was found with Hurricane Ian as compared to 2017's Hurricane Irma.

  • By Terry O’Connor
  • | 9:20 a.m. October 10, 2022
The most significant damage to city assets by Hurricane Ian appears to be a portion of the roof at Payne Park Auditorium. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
The most significant damage to city assets by Hurricane Ian appears to be a portion of the roof at Payne Park Auditorium. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
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The city of Sarasota’s emergency manager estimates Hurricane Ian was responsible for twice the damage to trees and other landscaping than 2017’s Hurricane Irma, and that, he says, will take a while to gather and dispose of.  

 

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