A cold weather advisory is in effect for our region from midnight tonight, Dec. 30, through 9 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 31, with temperatures expected to dip into the low 40 degrees Fahrenheit and wind chills in the upper 20 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Sarasota County Emergency Management officials, in collaboration with  municipal and community partners, will open cold weather shelters tonight, Dec. 30, 2025, for individuals in need of protection from the cold.

Sarasota County

The Salvation Army Center of Hope

1400 10th St., Sarasota

The Salvation Army will conduct its cold weather operation plan tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 30. Dinner will be served from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Guests will need to leave campus afterward and may return at 7 p.m. for shelter entry; they. must be checked in by 8:30 p.m. and will be required to present a valid ID for identification at check-in. Breakfast will be provided to-go in the morning, and all guests will need to depart campus by 6 a.m. Breeze Routes 2, 7, 8, or 99 operating on normal schedules will arrive within about two blocks of the Salvation Army on 10th Street.

100 Church

100 Church, 14525 Tamiami Trail, North Port

100 Church tonight will be providing blankets and dinner to those in need tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 30, beginning at 6 p.m. Breeze Route 9 operating on a normal schedule will arrive within about one block of 100 Church. Those in the North Port service area can also use the Breeze OnDemand service.

For more information on Breeze services, go to scgov.net/breeze

Manatee County

Salvation Army

204 14th St. W., Bradenton

Manatee County’s Emergency Management Division has coordinated with the Salvation Army to open cold weather shelter space at its Manatee County location tonight, Dec. 30, and tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 31. Check-in will begin at 6 p.m.

Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) will provide transportation beginning at 3:30 p.m. from the following pickup locations:

Turning Points (701 17th Ave. W., Bradenton)

MCAT Bus Depot—DeSoto Station (820 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton)

Under One Roof (407 57th Ave. E., Bradenton)

Palmetto Police Department (1115 10th St. W., Palmetto)

Cold-Weather Safety Tips

Emergency Management officials remind residents that pets should not be left outside during the cold weather. People who need to be outside overnight or during the early morning hours are encouraged to dress in several warm layers, including hats and gloves, and limit skin exposure to the wind.

Sarasota County Fire Department officials advise using extreme caution when heating your home, as the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning increases during very cold weather due to the improper use of heating devices. More heating safety tips can be found here.