Sarasota and Manatee begin a long recovery from Hurricane Helene

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What we know on Saturday:

9 a.m.: Residents are permitted to return to Anna Maria Island, Lido Key, St. Armands

This post has been updated with new information.

Holmes Beach Police announced this morning that property owners and business owners in Holmes Beach and the Town of Anna Maria will be allowed to return to the island to assess the damage and begin cleanup efforts. Re-entry begins at 10 a.m. and you must have a re-entry tag.

“You can only access the island via Manatee Ave,” the announcement said. “The roads in Bradenton Beach are still impassable. There will be barricades at the Holmes Beach/Bradenton Beach town line so no one can get to Bradenton Beach via Holmes Beach.”

Sarasota Police announced today that the John Ringling Causeway is now open to residents and business owners of Bird Key, St. Armands Key and Lido Key. You must have a valid ID or proof of ownership.

9 a.m.: Residents are permitted to return to Anna Maria Island, Lido Key, St. Armands

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