As season begins, Sarasota, Manatee tourism looking for quick rebound from hurricanes
Local tourism officials will be launching a campaign to combat a perception that recent hurricanes have severely damaged the ...
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Early in-person voting opens in Sarasota County
Sarasota County voters are showing up on the first day of early in-person voting, data shows. As of 1 p.m. Monday, more than ...
Hurricane Milton devastated Sarasota, Manatee County in Florida. How you can donate to help
Hurricane Milton devastated Sarasota and Manatee counties in Florida. Here's how to donate to help with disaster relief for ...
Combined losses from Helene and Milton to eclipse $1 billion in Sarasota, Manatee counties
With damage still being assessed, the twin-terrors of Helene and Milton are on track to be among the costliest storms ever ...
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Sarasota faces months of debris collection
The volume of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Milton is estimated at up to four times that of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
Florida emergency official tells residents to watch for scammers posing as FEMA
Florida emergency officials told the state’s residents to watch out for scammers in the area who are posing as Federal ...
City-by-city Florida Hurricane Milton damage. What’s happening in Tampa, Sarasota and Southwest Florida
The Gulf Coast of Florida was immensely impacted by Milton, hitting as a Category 3 hurricane 120-mph sustained winds. See ...
Sarasota Bradenton Airport reopens, flights resume after Hurricane Milton damage
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is operational again after shutting down last week ahead of Hurricane Milton and $10 ...
Live Updates: Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Sarasota, as Florida sees flooding and tornadoes
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has warned residents to stay in place as Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a Category 3 storm, ...
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Post falsely claims storm video shows Milton in Sarasota | Fact check
"Latest footage from Sarasota, Florida," the post's caption reads. On-screen text in the video reads, "9 October 2024 Potential hurricane Nadine is on path to HIT Florida in wake of category 5 ...
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Sarasota Players returning home to downtown Sarasota
The century-old performing arts organization's lease for Payne Park Auditorium has been approved by the City Commission, ...