Tortuga Club Owners,
Just a short time ago,Tropical Storm Helene strengthened into a category 1 hurricane. There is an Evacuation Order now in effect for flood zone A, which includes all of Siesta Key. It is time to get out! Please for your own safety, move inland ASAP. Once the bridge is closed NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO GET OFF THE ISLAND OR GET BACK ON until Sarasota County feels that it is safe to travel on Midnight Pass.
In an abundance of caution, to protect our water supply infrastructure, Sarasota County anticipates shutting off water service in the early morning Thursday, Sept. 26, unless storm surge or storm path predictions alter drastically before that time.
Tortuga's Office will close today at 4 pm. The elevators for buildings A, B and C will be shut down at that time for the duration of the storm.
This could be a very dangerous storm. Please don't wait until the last minute to take action.
BE SAFE
Tom Donato