Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton

Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris is still piled next to streets from recent hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Accused DUI driver arrested in deadly Sarasota crash

Sarasota police say alcohol and speed were factors in a crash that killed one person and critically injured another. 

Sarasota Sailing Squadron and youth program works to come back after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Sailors are known for their strength and for weathering any storm that comes their way. The Sarasota Sailing Squadron and their youth sailing program have been through a lot after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.