The move paves the way for any possible evacuations or roadblocks that may be necessary before, during or after the storm.

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With excessive storm surge, high winds, and rainfall associated with Hurricane Milton forecasted, the City of Sarasota has extended the local state of emergency declared Sept. 24.

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