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**Blood Donors Needed: Sarasota County Hosts Community Blood Drive**

The Sarasota County Fire Department and SunCoast Blood Centers are teaming up for a vital community blood drive to support local emergency medical services and hospital care. The event will take place at Station 8, located at 840 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Donors are encouraged to visit the open house at Station 8 and contribute to the whole blood program. Your donation can directly assist with critical needs, providing life-saving blood units for ambulances and ensuring medical care for patients in Sarasota County.

This initiative is part of the "Live Here. Give Here. Save Here." campaign, reminding community members that their contributions directly benefit the area they call home. Those interested in participating can call 1-866-97-BLOOD or visit suncoastblood.org for more information.

Be a hero in your community and join Sarasota in making a life-saving impact!

Source: Sarasota County Emergency Services

Source Type: EMS

Source Location:

North Port, FL

6050 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232

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