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Hurricane Helene

In Worst-Case Scenario, Sarasota Is Ground-Zero for Hurricane Milton

Storm surge warnings, hurricane warnings, and flash flood and tornado risks are all happening ahead of Milton's landfall.

10/09/2024 By Bob Bunting

Hurricane Milton

Access to the Barrier Islands Will Close Tonight

After 7 p.m., community members will continue to be able to get off the barrier islands, but no entry will be allowed back on until after post-storm search and rescue mission is completed.

10/08/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton Expected to Bring Catastrophic Impacts to the West Coast of Florida

The eye of Hurricane Milton will likely pass over, or close to, the Sarasota-Manatee area late Wednesday night and early Thursday early.  

10/08/2024 By Bob Bunting

Hurricane Season

Where to Find a Hurricane Shelter

If you need to evacuate, here is a list of local shelters in both Sarasota and Manatee counties and what to do and bring before you go. All Sarasota County shelters are pet-friendly. Uber is also offering free rides to shelters with code MILTONRELIEF.

10/08/2024 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Milton

Water to the Barrier Islands Will Be Shut Off Tuesday Morning

The precautionary measure protects utilities infrastructure from high wind and storm surge, which is expected to be between 8 feet and 12 feet in some parts of Suncoast.

10/07/2024 By Staff

Disaster Preparedness

Your iPhone Has Satellite Capabilities That Could Help You During a Hurricane

Google Pixel 9 series phones also have emergency satellite services enabled.

10/07/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Tolls Have Been Suspended to Assist Floridians in Hurricane Milton Evacuations

Tolls are suspended throughout west and central Florida, in addition to Alligator Alley in Collier and Broward counties, to facilitate evacuations.

10/07/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton Is Now a Category 5 Storm. Here's What You Need to Know.

Milton has undergone one of the three fastest intensifications on record—and it is still getting stronger.

10/07/2024 By Bob Bunting

Hurricane Milton

Ahead of Milton, Sarasota and Manatee Counties Open More Sandbag Locations

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Wednesday. Here's where to get sandbags if you need them.

10/07/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Milton

Rapidly Intensifying Hurricane Milton Forecast to Make Landfall Wednesday

The Suncoast could experience a direct hit.

10/06/2024 By Bob Bunting

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Tropical Update

Tropical Depression 14—Which is Forecast to Become Hurricane Milton—Is Forming in the Gulf

The storm will likely become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) in the Gulf of Mexico and approach the Suncoast with the potential of a direct hit on Wednesday.

10/05/2024 By Bob Bunting

Weather Report

Another Tropical System Will Form in the Southwest Gulf This Weekend

It's too early to know where its center will form or if it will strike land, but at minimum, the southern two-thirds of Florida is likely to face another extreme precipitation event.

10/04/2024 By Bob Bunting

Not Again

Several Inches of Rain May Come This Weekend. Here's Where You Can Get Sandbags.

Sarasota County is opening three sites.

10/03/2024 By Staff

Helping the Helpers

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Partners With Southern Smoke Foundation to Support Food and Beverage Workers

The Southern Smoke Foundation will provide bridge funding fueled by Gulf Coast's Rapid Response Fund to ensure life-sustaining support for those in areas of greatest need.

10/03/2024 By Staff

Disaster Relief

Property Tax Relief Available for Homeowners Who Lost Their Residences Due to Hurricane Helene

The Florida Department of Revenue will pro-rate property taxes for homeowners who apply for a refund and provide documentation that their home was uninhabitable for 30 days or more due to Helene.

10/02/2024 By Megan McDonald

Disaster Relief

What to Know About Hurricane Helene Recovery: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

From Manasota Key to Anna Maria Island, restaurants near the water are working tirelessly to reopen.

10/02/2024 By Megan McDonald

In the Pocket

Overtown Square, Sarasota's Newest Park, Is Now Open

City officials and local leaders gathered Wednesday morning to officially open the park to the public.

10/02/2024 By Staff

Impact Report

Ca' d'Zan Sustained Major Damage During Hurricane Helene

The rest of the museum campus made it through unscathed, but the mansion's dock was battered by untethered boats and its basement flooded, causing its mechanical systems to fail.

10/02/2024 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene: Resources, Recovery and More

On Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene brought never-before-seen storm surge and flooding to Sarasota's barrier islands and coastal communities.

10/02/2024

Philanthropy

Foundations Provide Funding for Disaster Relief in Sarasota-Manatee

The Patterson Foundation has initiated major support for two initiatives managed by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

10/01/2024 By Staff

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