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Quick rain makes giant mess across island

April 9, 2026
By Staff Report

Above, High water on Gulf Boulevard and a stuck Dodge minivan. Photo by Jay Iacoma A quick rainstorm on Tuesday, April 7 dumped rain and flooded streets on Gasparilla Island. Across the coast, Sarasota Airport recorded 1.43 inches, and on the island a local citizen’s rain gauge reported about 1.5 inches, with 2.45 inches reported at […]

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