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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

Weather Report

Updated: Cold Weather Shelters Open Jan. 23 and 24 Ahead of Freezing Temps

Temps could drop as low as 28 degrees thanks to the winter storm that's pummeling north Florida and other Gulf states.

01/23/2025 By Staff

Deep Freeze

Will the Incoming Cold Front Bring Snow to Sarasota?

It's unlikely—but our area will still see cool weather in the 50s and lows in the 40s, with wind chill as low as 25 degrees.

01/17/2025 By Megan McDonald

Climate Change

The California Wildfires Are a Devastating Reminder of the Effects of Climate Change

After the catastrophic 2024 hurricane season, the Los Angeles fires are a reminder that we need to adapt to the changing climate or face the threat of even more severe weather events.

01/10/2025 By Bob Bunting

Stay Warm

Sarasota County Is Opening a Cold Weather Shelter in North Port Tonight and Tomorrow

Good-bye, hurricane season—hello, winter?

12/02/2024 By Staff

Still Standing

After an Unprecedented Hurricane Season, Residents Say They're Determined to Come Back Stronger

We're sharing stories of tragedy and resilience and talking to residents and business owners about how the storms have upended their lives, their finances and their plans for the future.

11/20/2024

The Climate Connection

Climate Change Is Making Extreme Weather More Common and More Dangerous

This year's storms were the latest in a string of extreme weather events that have struck our area in recent years.

11/20/2024 By Cooper Levey-Baker

The Aftermath

Local Residents and Business Owners Pick Up the Pieces After a Catastrophic Hurricane Season

“You jump the first hurdle, then get a giant kick to the gut. That’s what’s been so traumatizing.”

11/20/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Hurricane Milton

Everything You Need to Know About Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton, which grew from a Category 1 storm to a monstrous Category 5 hurricane in just one day, made landfall on Siesta Key around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.

10/23/2024

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 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

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

Airport Closings

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Will Close Tomorrow

Due to Hurricane Milton, expected to make landfall Wednesday, the airport will close until further notice. Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport are also closing and canceling flights this week.

10/07/2024 By Staff Report

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 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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