Hurricane Milton

Both Sarasota and Manatee Counties Call For Zones A, B and C to Evacuate Now

Along with the City of Anna Maria and the Town of Longboat Key, zones A through C, and all who live in manufactured home, mobile home or boat communities, are being evacuated ahead of Hurricane Milton.

10/07/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Helene

Here Are the Latest Local Road Closures Due to Hurricane Helene

Avoid the barrier islands and coastline communities in Sarasota and Manatee counties. We'll keep this list updated as we learn more.

09/30/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Swim Safe

What to Do If You're Caught in a Rip Current

A local off-duty lifeguard recently saved nine swimmers caught in a rip current. Here's what to do if you find yourself in a similar situation.

06/28/2024 By Kim Doleatto

safe pets

How to Prepare Your Pets for a Hurricane Evacuation

Like humans, your pet should have a takeaway package with everything they'll need to weather the storm. Here's what to put in it.

09/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Construction

Get Ready for Another Construction Project on U.S. 41

The Florida Department of Transportation has plans to resurface two miles of roadway near the Sarasota airport.

05/26/2022 By Chloe Nelson

Pool season

How to Keep Your Kids Safe Around the Water This Summer

One of the owners of Aqua-Tots Swim Schools shares four simple tips to keep in mind.

05/18/2022 By Samantha Lane

migration education

How to Close Up Your Sarasota Home for the Summer

Heading out of town? Bookmark these 10 tips from family and consumer sciences agent Dr. Maria Portelos-Rometo.

03/16/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Bookmarks

Where to Find the Latest Info About Hurricane Dorian

Where to get sandbags, how to determine your 'evacuation level' and other important information as Dorian draws nearer.

08/30/2019 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Safe mode

How to Prep Your Kitchen Before Hurricane Dorian Arrives

Chef Judi offers tips on how to preserve and use your frozen and refrigerated foods if the power goes out.

08/30/2019 By Judi Gallagher

Education

Sheriff's Office Deputy to Share Business Safety and Security Strategies

Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Russell Younger will share tips during a free upcoming workshop for business owners.

07/24/2018 By Staff

Data

Number of Fatal Workplace Accidents Up

There were a total of 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2016, a 7 percent increase from the 4,836 fatal injuries reported in 2015.

12/29/2017 By staff

Tourism

Treetop Adventure Course Upgrades Harness, Belay Technology

Bradenton's TreeUmph! Adventure Course recently spent $200,000 on new full-body harnesses and Clic-It smart belay technology, investments intended to ensure optimum safety.

03/16/2017 By staff

Walk This Way

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton Ranks No. 10 in the Country for Pedestrian Danger

And Florida accounts for more pedestrian deaths than any other state.

01/11/2017 By Jasmine Respess