Hurricane Season

Jay Heater
September 27, 2024

All quiet on the eastern Manatee front following Hurricane Helene

While west Manatee beaches took a "devastating" hit, Lakewood Ranch-area residents were dealing with minor cleanup.

East County
News

Ian Swaby
September 26, 2024

Sarasota residents settle into place at Southside Elementary shelter

The site is one of 12 evacuation centers operated by Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
September 25, 2024

Recent flooding leaves residents concerned for Helene impacts

Sarasota residents prepared for the next storm, even while some were dealing with the impacts of the last.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Petra Rivera
September 25, 2024

St. Armands Circle and Longboat residents prepare for Hurricane Helene

Business owners plan to stay up for most of Wednesday and close on Sept. 26 for safety concerns due to the incoming hurricane.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Carter Weinhofer
September 25, 2024

Evacuation ordered for Longboat Key ahead of Hurricane Helene

As Tropical Storm Helene strengthened into a hurricane around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Longboat Key officials advised residents that an evacuation order was in effect for residents.

Longboat Key
News

Jim DeLa
September 25, 2024

Siesta Key beachgoers, merchants taking Helene in stride

As shops were preparing for storm surge, tourists were unfazed.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jim DeLa
September 23, 2024

Sarasota County offices to be closed as staff prepares for bad weather

County offices to be closed Tuesday; self-serve sandbags stations will be open Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sarasota
News

Jim DeLa
September 23, 2024

Manatee County readies as tropical system approaches

Lake Manatee Dam work is complete, and sandbag stations are open.

East County
News

Jim DeLa
August 28, 2024

Sarasota County staff explain causes of flooding from Hurricane Debby

The presentation led commissioners and residents to question whether the county's stormwater regulations are stringent enough.

Sarasota
News

Lesley Dwyer
August 22, 2024

Questions linger over Lake Manatee Dam release

East County residents question why more water wasn't released from Lake Manatee ahead of Tropical Storm Debby.

East County
News

Lesley Dwyer
August 18, 2024

Hurricane Debby raises Manatee County communication issues

Residents are left questioning the county's methods for disseminating information during a crisis.

East County
News

Carter Weinhofer
August 16, 2024

Got flooding? The town of Longboat Key wants to know

Details from residents who experienced flooding in Hurricane Debby will help with the town’s grant applications for future drainage improvement projects.