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Tropical Update

Tropical Depression 14—Which is Forecast to Become Hurricane Milton—Is Forming in the Gulf

The storm will likely become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) in the Gulf of Mexico and approach the Suncoast with the potential of a direct hit on Wednesday.

10/05/2024 By Bob Bunting

Weather Report

Another Tropical System Will Form in the Southwest Gulf This Weekend

It's too early to know where its center will form or if it will strike land, but at minimum, the southern two-thirds of Florida is likely to face another extreme precipitation event.

10/04/2024 By Bob Bunting

Not Again

Several Inches of Rain May Come This Weekend. Here's Where You Can Get Sandbags.

Sarasota County is opening three sites.

10/03/2024 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

Disaster Relief

How to Give and Get Help After Hurricane Helene

We'll keep this list updated as more services and resources become available.

09/30/2024 By Staff

Disaster Relief

What to Know About Hurricane Helene Recovery: Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024

Access to Bradenton Beach will begin tomorrow, plus updates on cleanup efforts, water restoration, emergency disaster declarations, small bridge loans and more.

09/29/2024 By Megan McDonald

Disaster Relief

What to Know About Hurricane Helene Recovery: Friday, Sept. 27, 2024

Information on debris pickup and more.

09/27/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene Is Causing Widespread Flooding Throughout the Region

Flood and storm surge warnings are in effect, and a tornado watch has also been issued for the region. Here's what else to know tonight.

09/26/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Helene

Water Has Been Turned Off on Sarasota and Manatee County Barrier Islands Due to Hurricane Helene

Sarasota and Manatee counties have shut off water service due to storm surge impacts. Here's the list of affected locations.

09/26/2024 By Staff

Ride Share

Uber to Offer Free Rides to Evacuation Centers

Floridians in counties under a state of emergency can use the code HELENERELIEF to get free rides to and from shelters.

09/25/2024 By Staff

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

Weather

Sarasota County Schools to Close From Sept. 25 to Sept. 27 Due to Tropical Storm Helene

Manatee County schools, Ringling College and New College also announced closures.

09/24/2024 By Staff

Hurricane Season

Do You Know Your Evacuation Zone?

Use Sarasota and Manatee counties' interactive tools to find evacuation levels and routes, shelters and more.

09/24/2024 By Megan McDonald

Weather

As Hurricane Helene Nears, the Potential for Flooding Looms

We talked to the executive director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to learn more about potential flooding in the area.

09/24/2024 By Kim Doleatto

Hurricanes

Ahead of Helene, Sarasota County Announces Evacuations for Residents in Level A, Mobile Homes

The county will send out an evacuation alert for Level A and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m.

09/24/2024 By Staff

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

Weather

Where to Get Sandbags in Sarasota County and Manatee County

Ahead of Tropical Cyclone Nine, both counties have opened sandbag operations this week.

09/23/2024 By Staff

Spin Cycle

More Than 50 Inches of Rain Have Fallen in Sarasota Over the Past Three Months

And with Hurricane Francine churning in the Gulf, this hurricane season's lull may be over. Here's what's happening in the tropics right now.

09/10/2024 By Bob Bunting

Heat Check

How to Embrace 'Florida Fall'

Pumpkins? For autumn? Groundbreaking. Here's how we Floridians make this season our own.

09/01/2024 By Lauren Jackson

Preventative Care

In Response to Forecast for Heavy Rain, Sarasota County to Open Sandbag Locations

Self-serve sandbags are available on Clark Road in Sarasota and Annex Road in Venice from 3-7 p.m. on Aug. 22 and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Aug. 23.

08/22/2024 By Megan McDonald

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