Tropical Update

Hurricane Helene Has the Potential for Severe Impacts Outside Its Projected Path

Helene is a very large storm covering a lot of area—like Hurricane Debby, but much more powerful—and in a bad location for Florida.

09/25/2024 By Bob Bunting

Hurricanes

Tropical Storm Helene Takes Shape

We could see 24 hours or more of gale-force winds, 5 or more inches of rain, and storm surge after the eye passes.

09/23/2024 By Bob Bunting

Climate Change

Climate Adaptation Center Announces 2024 Climate Conference

This year's theme is "climate and human health."

09/04/2024 By Staff

Weather

Keep Your Eyes on the Tropics: Invest 97L Could Become Tropical Storm Debby This Weekend

No matter what, the Suncoast is forecast to get 3 to 5 inches of rain over the next few days.

08/02/2024 By Bob Bunting

We Are the Champions

Climate Adaptation Center Announces 2024 Climate Champion Nominees

They are David Tomasko, Jessica Meszaros, Marshall Gobuty, Steve Newborn and Jennifer Rominiecki.

01/12/2024 By Staff

Looking Back

The Biggest Local Environmental Stories of 2023

From our summer heat wave to improvements in our wastewater treatment system, these are seven of the biggest environmental crises, and successes, of the past year.

12/01/2023 By Isaac Eger

Let's Get Together

Filmmaker Damon Gameau Headlines a Sarasota Conference on Nature and the Environment

December's EcoSummit and Green Living Expo will stimulate audiences with a wide range of speakers and activities, including talks by Gameau and novelist Carl Hiaasen.

10/17/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Environment

Canadian Wildfires Cause Air Quality Advisory in Sarasota County

You might have noticed it's hazy outside—here's why.

10/03/2023 By Staff

Weather Patterns

Hurricane Lee Is a Harbinger of Storms to Come

Lee has set a record as the quickest system to intensify from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in Atlantic hurricane season history.

09/08/2023 By Bob Bunting

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How to Stay Safe in the Intense Summer Heat

Heat index values are projected to reach 112 degrees Fahrenheit today, and that—coupled with high humidity—can cause health risks.

08/09/2023 By Staff

Generation Climate

A New Organization Is Recruiting Florida Retirees to Fight Climate Change

With the launch of the Florida chapter of an organization called Third Act, older Americans are taking action to preserve our state's natural resources.

08/08/2023 By Matthew Gutierrez

The Survey Says...

Struggling Seagrass in Sarasota Bay Shapes up as an Environmental, Economic Worry

Acreage of underwater meadows have been in decline since 2016, raising concerns in an area with a lot floating on a healthy ecosystem.

08/07/2023 By Catherine Hicks

Weather Patterns

What Does El Niño Mean for Sarasota?

Grave warnings of record heat for the next five years have scientists concerned, but weather doesn't affect everyone equally. What will that mean for the Suncoast?

05/19/2023 By Isaac Eger

Head Above Water

Could the Catastrophic Flooding in Fort Lauderdale Happen in Sarasota?

As Sarasota’s skyline looks more like Miami with each passing year, can we avoid the same flooding issues that beset Florida’s southeast coast? Local experts weigh in.

04/27/2023 By Isaac Eger

Climate Considered

These Folks Are Turning the Tide on How Climate Change Impacts Our Area

The Climate Adaptation Center will present its inaugural Climate Champions awards on April 18.

03/20/2023 By Staff

Future Time

Sarasota Climate Conference Emphasizes Opportunities in a Growing Crisis

Last week's climate conference noted ways in which solving the climate crisis is not only possible, it's profitable.

02/13/2023 By Bethany Ritz

Trees, Please

Sarasota County's First Micro Forest Has Macro Impact

Local groups are fighting climate change by planting micro forests. You can see the first local one at the Celery Fields, where it doubles as an outdoor classroom.

11/29/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Weather

The Suncoast Will Feel the Effects of Subtropical Storm Nicole Wednesday and Thursday

Heavy rains will occur and there is a possibility for coastal flooding along the barrier islands and bayfronts from Venice to Tampa Bay.

11/07/2022 By Bob Bunting

Withering on the vine

Extreme Heat, Droughts and Inflation Are Hitting Winemakers Hard

And, in response, wineries are consolidating and cutting costs.

07/20/2022 By Bob McGinn

Here We Go

Here's What to Expect from the Tropical Disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico Right Now

While winds may briefly gust to tropical storm force, with showers of rain near Sarasota, the largest impacts will be further south.

06/03/2022 By Bob Bunting

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