Authorities are urging tourists and visitors to postpone any beach plans until after Anna Maria Island and Sarasota County beaches recover from the disaster caused by Hurricane Helene.
Many tourists seeking to visit Sarasota and Manatee have voiced concern about two vacation rental companies that refuse to refund reservations to Hurricane Helene disaster zones. Authorities say Sarasota and Manatee County beaches remain closed, and are advising potential tourists to postpone travel plans to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, such as barrier islands, until after Hurricane Helene disaster recovery.
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