Sarasota businesses along the coast begin reopening after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Many businesses have been shut down for more than a week following Hurricane Milton. Many first dealt with power outages, and then they needed time to clean up the damage.
Many businesses have been shut down for more than a week following Hurricane Milton. Many first dealt with power outages, and then they needed time to clean up the damage.
Mote Marine assesses damage after back-to-back hurricanes, loss of two otters
After two back-to-back hurricanes, it's going to be a long road to recovery, especially for some of the Tampa Bay area's community staples. Businesses and organizations sustained a lot of damage during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota County.
After two back-to-back hurricanes, it's going to be a long road to recovery, especially for some of the Tampa Bay area's community staples. Businesses and organizations sustained a lot of damage during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota County.
Roof damage from Milton? Operation Blue Roof can help with a temporary repair
Strong winds from Hurricane Milton brought a lot of roof damage to Tampa Bay and beyond.
Strong winds from Hurricane Milton brought a lot of roof damage to Tampa Bay and beyond.
Sarasota school bus crashes after driver strikes Hurricane Milton debris: SCSO
Debris from Hurricane Milton is being blamed for a Thursday morning school bus crash in Sarasota.
Debris from Hurricane Milton is being blamed for a Thursday morning school bus crash in Sarasota.
Where small business owners can turn for aid after hurricanes
Businesses along Florida’s west coast suffered significant storm damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, leaving many facing the daunting prospect of applying for disaster relief loans from insurance companies and the government, but help is available.
Businesses along Florida’s west coast suffered significant storm damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, leaving many facing the daunting prospect of applying for disaster relief loans from insurance companies and the government, but help is available.
Florida parents welcome 'miracle baby' born during Hurricane Milton's landfall
The parents of a new baby boy are celebrating his birth, happening within hours of Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida.
The parents of a new baby boy are celebrating his birth, happening within hours of Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida.
Sarasota mobile home community destroyed in Hurricane Milton: 'I wanted to cry'
If you take one look at the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton at Tri-Par Estates Mobile Home Park in Sarasota, you can see why most evacuation orders begin with mobile home residents. Twisted metal is everywhere in the community as they begin the road to recovery.
If you take one look at the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton at Tri-Par Estates Mobile Home Park in Sarasota, you can see why most evacuation orders begin with mobile home residents. Twisted metal is everywhere in the community as they begin the road to recovery.
Water restored to Sarasota County's Barrier Islands
Sarasota County restored water service on the Barrier Islands on Monday, Oct. 14. A precautionary boil water notice is in place for 72 hours or until water tests are clear.
Sarasota County restored water service on the Barrier Islands on Monday, Oct. 14. A precautionary boil water notice is in place for 72 hours or until water tests are clear.
Where to find Hurricane Milton relief in Sarasota as of Sunday
Hurricane Milton landed near Siesta Key Wednesday, marking one of western Florida's most disastrous storms in over a century.
Hurricane Milton landed near Siesta Key Wednesday, marking one of western Florida's most disastrous storms in over a century.
Barrier Islands ask for support as recovery continues
On City Island, Ashley Gauthier worked to clean up New Pass Grill on Friday morning.
On City Island, Ashley Gauthier worked to clean up New Pass Grill on Friday morning.
Sarasota Bradenton Airport sustains heavy damage from Hurricane Milton
Extensive damage at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has canceled all commercial flights until Oct. 16.
Extensive damage at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has canceled all commercial flights until Oct. 16.
Siesta Key reopens for the first time since Hurricane Milton
Siesta Key officially reopened on Friday, allowing residents and business owners to return to the Sarasota County barrier island where Hurricane Milton made landfall.
Siesta Key officially reopened on Friday, allowing residents and business owners to return to the Sarasota County barrier island where Hurricane Milton made landfall.
Overturned planes and damage at Venice Municipal Airport after Milton passes
At the Venice Municipal Airport, planes were over turned and aluminum was ripped off of plane hangars and nearby businesses.
At the Venice Municipal Airport, planes were over turned and aluminum was ripped off of plane hangars and nearby businesses.
Hurricane Milton aftermath: Sarasota County getting first look at damage
Hurricane Milton smashed into Florida’s western coast Thursday, leaving behind a brutal trail of destruction for residents in towns and communities along Florida’s Cultural Coast.
Hurricane Milton smashed into Florida’s western coast Thursday, leaving behind a brutal trail of destruction for residents in towns and communities along Florida’s Cultural Coast.
Hurricane Milton: 2 Sarasota shelters no longer accepting evacuees
Sarasota County residents who have not yet evacuated for Hurricane Milton have fewer options as several shelters are no longer available.
Sarasota County residents who have not yet evacuated for Hurricane Milton have fewer options as several shelters are no longer available.
'We had 45 years of good luck:' Coastal Sarasota County faces impacts of back-to-back hurricanes
Residents of coastal Sarasota County are dealing with back-to-back hurricanes.
Residents of coastal Sarasota County are dealing with back-to-back hurricanes.
Hurricane Milton: Sarasota County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Sarasota County need to know.
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Sarasota County need to know.
‘It’s a punch in the gut’: Sarasota and Manatee Counties prepare for Hurricane Milton on the heels of Helene
Just two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene left a path of damage on Anna Maria Island. Now, Hurricane Milton is poised to bring worse.
Just two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene left a path of damage on Anna Maria Island. Now, Hurricane Milton is poised to bring worse.
'Don't mess with storm surge': Governor DeSantis delivers update on preparations for Hurricane Milton
On Monday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a news conference from the State Emergency Operations Center on the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and ongoing preparations for Hurricane Milton, which currently sits 745 miles southwest of Tampa and has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane as of Monday morning.
On Monday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a news conference from the State Emergency Operations Center on the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and ongoing preparations for Hurricane Milton, which currently sits 745 miles southwest of Tampa and has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane as of Monday morning.
Sarasota Police recall rescuing Hurricane Helene victims
Before Hurricane Helene, Sarasota Police officers warned residents on land and water of potential impacts and cautioned residents to heed evacuation orders.
Before Hurricane Helene, Sarasota Police officers warned residents on land and water of potential impacts and cautioned residents to heed evacuation orders.