Spin Cycle

Climate Adaptation Center Releases 2026 Hurricane Forecast

The verdict? The CAC predicts 12 named storms, five hurricanes and two major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).

04/24/2026 By Bob Bunting

Need to Know

Sarasota Is in an Extreme Drought Right Now

And there's no rain in sight.

03/26/2026 By Megan McDonald

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AccuWeather Releases 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Plus, NOAA is updating its "cone of uncertainty" for 2026.

03/25/2026 By Megan McDonald

Cover Story

What Does It Take to Protect Sarasota School of Architecture Homes from Climate Change?

A new generation of stewards, advocates and craftspeople is proving these landmark homes can endure.

03/02/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Weather Report

Cold Weather Shelters Are Opening Tonight Ahead of More Chilly Weather

We could see wind chills as low as 29 degrees.

02/23/2026 By Staff

Tender Loving Care

Mote Is Caring for Three Cold-Stressed Manatees and 25 Cold-Stunned Green Sea Turtles

Cold stressing and stunning are potentially life-threatening conditions caused by sudden or prolonged drops in water temperature.

02/13/2026 By Staff

Bundle Up

This Weekend Is Going to Be Real Cold in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

There may be a chance of snow flurries on Saturday, Jan. 31, with cold temperatures continuing through Monday, Feb. 2

01/29/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Winter Weather

Cold Weather Shelters Open Through Jan. 29

Meterologist Denis Phillips says there's "not a non-zero chance" of snow flurries on the Gulf Coast this weekend.

01/28/2026 By Megan McDonald

Chill Factor

Cold Weather Shelters Are Opening Tonight in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Wind chill as low as 28 degrees is expected during the overnight hours.

01/15/2026 By Megan McDonald

Flashback

Photo: Winter in Sarasota, 1940

Joseph Janney Steinmetz captures a classic "why-we-love-living-here" moment.

12/02/2025 By Megan McDonald

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Updated: Warming Centers Are Opening in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

With forecasts still in the low 40s tonight, shelters will remain open for those seeking refuge from the cold.

11/11/2025 By Megan McDonald

Tropical Update

Keep Your Eyes on the Tropics, Just in Case

It's too early to tell what will happen with Tropical Storm Melissa, but it's peak hurricane season for the Suncoast.

10/23/2025 By Megan McDonald

Storm Spotters

Sarasota County Is Partnering With the National Weather Service to Offer Free Weather Safety Training

Love weather and helping others? The National Weather Service's free online SKYWARN seminar on Aug. 16 is for you.

08/12/2025 By Lauren Jackson

The Tropics

High Sea Surface Temperatures, Dissipating Saharan Dust and More: Conditions For Hurricane Formation Are Becoming Ideal

Watch out for storm development in the tropical Atlantic this week.

08/04/2025 By Bob Bunting

Storm Prep

Sarasota County Offering Sandbags to Residents Ahead of Weekend 'Rain Event'

Sandbags are available until 8 p.m. this evening.

07/02/2025 By Staff

Hurricane Prep

Sarasota County to Open Voluntary Self-Service Sandbag Stations

The sites will be open on June 14, July 19 and Aug. 10 so residents can pickup free empty bags and sand to help prepare for potential storms.

06/06/2025 By Staff

Be Prepared

How to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season starts June 1 and runs through November 30. Here's how to get ready.

05/29/2025 By Staff

Not an April Fool's Joke

Climate Adaptation Center Predicts 17 Named Storms, 10 Hurricanes and Five Major Hurricanes for 2025

We'd love to say we're pulling an April fool's joke, but record-high ocean temperatures and other meteorological conditions tell a different story.

04/01/2025 By Kim Doleatto

Just Keep Swimming

Mote Is Nursing 22 Cold-Stunned Juvenile Green Sea Turtles Back to Health

Cold-stunning occurs when turtles become lethargic due to rapidly dropping water temperatures.

01/31/2025 By Staff