Manatee and Sarasota schools, universities announce closures
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. Sarasota County public schools will be closed Monday through at least Wednesday ahead of Tropical Storm Milton,
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 forecast to reach the west coast of Florida mid-week. Tropical-storm-force winds could reach Sarasota and Manatee counties by Wednesday morning.
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Live: Tropical Storm Milton forecast to hit Sarasota-Manatee area as a Cat. 3 hurricane
Tropical Storm Milton is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane. Sarasota and Manatee counties are directly in its current path.
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. Sunday’s latest tropical weather forecast from the National Hurricane Center predicts that Tropical Storm Milton will strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane before making direct landfall near Bradenton.
Manatee County begins preparing for Tropical Storm Milton
Tropical Storm Milton: What impacts can Sarasota, Manatee expect?
Additional rain on the already saturated ground could cause flooding at a faster rate in Sarasota and Manatee counties, forecasters warn.
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.
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Helene damage estimates in Sarasota, Manatee surpass $1 billion
Preliminary damage estimates are tracking over $1 billion across Sarasota and Manatee counties, according to interviews with ...
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Sarasota Sheriff's Office warns of storm debris scams
After every storm, The Sarastoa County Sheriff's Office warns of construction scams. Recently, the sheriff's office says is ...
Sarasota County storm debris pick up begins Wednesday. What residents need to know
People all across coastal Sarasota County are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In neighborhoods impacted, ...
At least 1 killed in crash on I-75 in Sarasota County
At least one person died early Monday after a crash on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Beaches remain closed. Visitors advised to rethink trips to Sarasota or Manatee beaches
Local municipalities are advising tourists to rethink trips planned for Anna Maria Island or Sarasota County beaches during Hurricane Helene recovery.
I-75 southbound in Sarasota closed after fatal crash
One person has passed away, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said. Southbound I-75 at mile marker 188 will be closed ...
VIDEO: Hotel guests rescued during Hurricane Helene in Sarasota
Guests staying at a hotel in north Sarasota were rescued by Manatee County deputies as Hurricane Helene made landfall in ...
Sarasota's oldest restaurant 'closed temporarily' after damage from Hurricane Helene
The iconic Sarasota restaurant, open since 1959, is "closed temporarily" following flooding from Hurricane Helene.
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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.