Residents of Sarasota have an opportunity to declutter and protect their identities with the return of Shred Stock, a free document shredding event. Scheduled for next Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, the event will take place in the Van Wezel parking lot at 777 N. Tamiami Trail, according to the City of Sarasota's announcement.
In partnership with The Bay, the City's Central Records Division is spearheading this initiative, allowing folks to destroy up to four boxes of sensitive documents. While attendees should remain seated in their vehicles during the event, their documents, whether united by staples or paper clips, will be taken from their trunks for shredding. Unfortunately, materials like binders, documents still clasped by binder clips, and various forms of digital media cannot be accepted.
Highlights of Shred Stock include a performance by The Garbage Men, a band lauded for playing 60s music on instruments made from recycled materials. The event won't just stop at shredding paper; it'll also feature a special offer from The Bay with a 15% discount at The Nest for participants.
City residence may need to be shown as proof, so residents are reminded to carry appropriate verification, if necessary. After the shredding is done, without having to get out, their empty boxes will be put back into residents' vehicles. This initiative is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to promote identity theft prevention and to help residents shred and recycle their confidential documents safely.
