Updated at 2:20 p.m. on August 28, 2023.
The National Hurricane Center has issued an Advisory related to Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecasted to cross the Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm and then strengthen to hurricane strength. Storm surge and hurricane warnings have been issued for portions of the west coast of Florida.
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) is closely watching this storm and its potential impact and we will continue to provide an update on office hours and resources for the days following.
RASM Operations
To allow members and staff to prepare for the arrival of the storm, RASM offices will be closed on Tuesday, August 29, and will remain closed on Wednesday, August 30. At this time, we anticipate reopening on Thursday, August 31.
RASM Class Postponements and Cancellations
- RAJC: What REALTORS® Need to Know About Photos, Copyright Law and Trademarks on August 29, 1:30 - 3 p.m., is canceled.
- Intro to Contracts on August 30, 9 a.m. - noon, is canceled.
- New Member Orientation on August 30 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. will be postponed to Friday, September 1 at 9 a.m.
This class was full at the time of cancellation. If an attendee is unable to attend the new date (September 1), they should notify education@myrasm.com.
Stellar MLS
As of the morning of August 28, Stellar MLS will operate as follows.
- All employees will work from home tomorrow (8/29) and Wednesday (8/30).
- They currently plan to have Stellar Headquarters (located in Altamonte Springs) open on Thursday (8/31). However, if there is a large impact on the area, they will pivot and work remotely on Thursday.
Resources
Members are encouraged to be prepared and stay informed on the latest news from state and local officials. RASM is committed to providing members with reliable and relevant information, especially during uncertain times. Below are resources to help you prepare, along with the current cancellations of RASM classes.
Manatee County Resources
Manatee County Government Office - (941) 748-4501
Hurricane Preparedness Resources
Alert Manatee - Receive notifications from government and public safety officials.
Sarasota County Resources
Sarasota County Government Office - (941) 861-5000
Hurricane Preparedness Resources
Alert Sarasota County - Receive notifications from government and public safety officials.
Sandbag Operations
Sarasota County
Sarasota County will begin sandbag operations Monday, August 28 from 2 - 7 p.m. at three locations. Operations are also planned for Tuesday, August 29 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th Street, Sarasota, FL
- Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL
- South County Fleet, 4571 SR 776 / Englewood Road, Venice, FL
Manatee County
Manatee County operates several sandbag-filling locations ahead of significant storm events. Residents (ID required) are allowed to fill ten bags per household. Check this page for updates to see which locations are open. A few of the operation locations are listed below.
- Manatee Beach Parking Lot, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL
- Desoto Square Mall, 303 301 Blvd. W, Bradenton, FL
- Palmetto Youth Center, 501 17th Street W, Palmetto, FL
Please note that not all locations will operate in every emergency.
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