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NewsWSLR Community RadioAugust 26, 2026Manatee

Sarasota and Manatee counties report increase in residents at risk of homelessness

Rising costs of living are driving a surge in the number of local residents seeking support services to prevent homelessness. The report highlights an increased demand for assistance in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Why It Matters

Residents facing financial instability in Sarasota and Manatee counties are increasingly relying on local support services to maintain housing as living costs rise.

Key Facts

  • There is a documented increase in the population at risk of homelessness in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
  • The primary driver for the increased risk of homelessness is the rising cost of living.
  • More residents are actively seeking support services to avoid becoming homeless.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSuncoast Partnership to End Homelessness“Organization tracking homelessness data in Sarasota and Manatee”locationManatee“County experiencing a surge in population at risk of homelessness.”locationNew College of Florida“Site of the data presentation meeting”organizationHarvest House“Emergency shelter operator”locationSarasota“County experiencing a surge in population at risk of homelessness.”organizationWSLR+Fogartyville“Publisher of the news report.”personHolly Bullard“Chief strategy and development officer for the Florida Policy Institute”organizationFlorida Policy Institute“Policy research organization”personMarysa Jackson“Sarasota resident experiencing housing instability”personJalynn Booker“Director of data systems for Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness”organizationSalvation Army“Service provider for low-income housing”personTaylor Neighbors“CEO of Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness”