Sarasota County updates & information
Live: Hurricane Milton forecast to reach Category 4 as it heads to Sarasota-Manatee
Hurricane Milton is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 storm. Sarasota and Manatee counties are directly in its current path.
Manatee and Sarasota schools, universities announce closures ahead of Hurricane Milton
Several local schools have announced closures as Hurricane Milton, now a Category 1 storm, barrels toward the Sarasota Bradenton area.
Hurricane Milton: Sarasota County updates & information
SARASOTA, Fla. - As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Sarasota County need to know. The county will be calling for evacuations in Levels A and potentially Levels A and B ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to officials.
Helene one of several hurricanes to batter Sarasota, Manatee counties in recent years
The founder of the Climate Adaptation Center said storm impacts will increase; governments must rethink rules of development and stormwater mitigation.
Milton to become a major hurricane Monday as it barrels toward Florida: Live updates
Milton, which became a hurricane Sunday, is predicted to reach Category 3 status and capable of causing ''devastating damage.''
Manatee County could take direct hit from Milton as Hurricane Helene recovery continues
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene ripped through Manatee County, government leaders are urging residents to prepare for another major hurricane with potentially stronger local impacts. Milton strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday,
Restaurant recovery halted: Milton forecast to hit Sarasota, Bradenton as Cat 3 hurricane
A popular Sarasota-Bradenton restaurant is temporarily closed again shortly after reopening so it can prepare for Milton.
4 Florida universities announce closure plans as Hurricane Milton approaches
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, four public universities have announced plans to close and the Florida Panthers has ...
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A Sarasota home goes up in flames in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
A South Florida family is left homeless when Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction caused their home and Tesla to go up in<a ...
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Tropical Storm Milton news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee
The Gulf of Mexico system has become Tropical Storm Milton and is expected to intensify quickly as it moves east. It is ...
Whataburger plans a Sarasota location as part of Florida expansion
The Whataburger building would be 3,305 square feet and offer dine-in service as well as a “double barrel drive-thru system,” ...
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Sarasota chamber named Florida chamber of the year
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce was recognized for excelling “in all areas,” the president of the state association ...
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Rocktoberfest Fundraiser Helps those Impacted by Helene
Rocktoberfest raises money for Suncoast charities for children which in turn helps the victims of Hurricane Helene. Rocktoberfest is held in partnership with iHeartRadio.
List updated 10/6: Sarasota waterfront restaurants open or closed after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene caused major damage to many of the best waterfront restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties, including one of our region's oldest dining destinations. We’ve begun compiling a list ...