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Here We Go Again

Red Tide Has Been Detected at Sarasota County Beaches

The beaches include Turtle Beach, Nokomis Beach, North Jetty, Venice Beach, Service Club Park, Venice Fishing Pier, Brohard Beach, and Caspersen Beach.

10/19/2022 By Megan McDonald

Game On

The Gamrpod, a Soundproof Micro Studio, Aims to Change the Way Gamers and Podcasters Work

Giving noisy workplace neighbors the stink eye could soon be a temporary glitch thanks to this creation from Sarasota's Dalton Carroll.

10/17/2022 By Laura Paquette

Through the Roof

Florida’s Property Insurance Crisis Will Likely Get Worse After Hurricane Ian

Add the homeowner’s insurance crisis to Sarasota’s affordable housing crisis, and you’ve got a situation that makes home ownership a pipe dream for many.

10/17/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Hurricanes

Hurricane Ian Was a 'Worst-Case Scenario' for Florida

“If we’re going to protect our Florida way of life, we’re going to have to build our infrastructure to survive our Florida way of life,” says meteorologist Bob Bunting.

10/17/2022 By Megan McDonald

Ian's Aftermath

Has Hurricane Ian Created Another Red Tide Event?

The water Hurricane Ian dumped on to the state is making its way to sea, with ingredients for a possible harmful algal bloom.

10/13/2022 By Isaac Eger

Breaking

Riverview High Lockdown Suspected to Be Part of Statewide Hoax

Across Florida, multiple schools were searched by law enforcement after false claims about active shooters on campus.

10/11/2022 By Isaac Eger

Healing Words

Husband of Charleston Shooting Victim Brings Message of Forgiveness to Sarasota

Rev. Anthony Thompson's wife Myra was one of the people killed in the racially motivated Mother Emanuel AME shooting in 2015.

10/10/2022 By Yasi Bahmanabadi

Keeping Heads Above Water

Hurricane Ian Put Triangle Ranch Underwater

Ranchers wait for the water to recede before they can put the land back in working order.

10/10/2022 By Isaac Eger

It Takes a Village

Who Are Your Hurricane Heroes?

Share with us stories of people who went above and beyond to help their neighbors

10/07/2022 By Staff

Rollin' on the River

The Little Manatee River is One Step Closer to Being a Protected Waterway

A bill that passed the U.S. House aims to designate the river as “scenic,” which would protect it from development and maintain it for future generations.

10/07/2022 Photography by Kim Doleatto

Cars, Coffee & Community

Sarasota Cars & Coffee Is Bridging the Generation Gap

The monthly gathering of car enthusiasts is raising funds for those affected by Hurricane Ian on Oct. 8.

10/06/2022 By Laura Paquette

Hurricane Ian

'Operation Blue Roof' Is Coming to Sarasota

The federal program provides fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover roofs until arrangements can be made for permanent repairs.

10/05/2022 By Megan McDonald

Bird Watch

How Do Birds Survive a Hurricane?

Jeanne Dubi, past president of the Sarasota Audubon Society, tells us how our resident birds handle disaster.

10/05/2022 By Isaac Eger

Hurricane Relief

All Faiths Food Bank Holding Large-Scale Food Distribution at Van Wezel Tomorrow

All who are in need are welcome.

10/04/2022 By Megan McDonald

Beam Me Up

Starlink Receivers Help Keep Sarasota County Connected After Ian

The state is also continuing to work to get generators to gas stations in Sarasota County and distribute meals and water.

10/03/2022 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Ian

Photos: A Look at South Sarasota County After Ian

While Sarasota was spared a direct hit, the damage in the south of the county, in particular, is devastating.

10/03/2022 By Megan McDonald Photography by Hannah Phillips

Hurricane Ian

How to Help People in Florida Affected by Hurricane Ian

Check out this list of local and national organizations mobilizing to help those who suffered most.

10/03/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Breaking News

Flooding Between North Port and Englewood Closes I-75

The Myakka River has risen and closed the highway between mile markers 179 and 193.

09/30/2022 By Megan McDonald

Hurricane Ian

Sarasota to Open Four 'Neighborhood Points of Distribution' for Ian Relief Supplies

The sits will be available to county residents who need water, ice, food or tarps due to Hurricane Ian.

09/30/2022 By Megan McDonald

The Storm

How Has Hurricane Ian Affected Sarasota's Water Quality?

Environmentalists say things will likely get worse before they get better.

09/30/2022 By Isaac Eger