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Live: Water service restored to some barrier islands; gas leaks delay Longboat reopening
Sarasota County reports progress on restoring power to wastewater lift stations on Siesta Key Sarasota County reported that power had been restored Saturday morning to 30 of the 38 lift stations on Siesta Key.
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.
Water shut-off for Manatee, Sarasota islands including Anna Maria, Siesta Key
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County and Sarasota County are shutting off water due to Hurricane Helene. Manatee County Utilities announced they will shut off water to the island cities by 6 a.m. on Thursday. Anticipated winds and storm surge could threaten the the integrity of the infrastructure.
See Hurricane Helene's impact on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys, Anna Maria Island
Sarasota and Manatee County residents are still discovering the scope of damage caused by Hurricane Helene, especially on the barrier islands, where officials were still clearing roads, restoring utilities and checking for any public safety issues before gradually allowing residents to return.
Siesta Key staggered by Hurricane Helene's storm surge
Hurricane Helene's staggering storm surge inundated neighborhoods on Siesta Key, leaving businesses and residents with a long road to recovery.
Longboat Key Fire Rescue opens island to essential workers
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department speaks about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Longboat ...
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Longboat Key officials say more help is on the way, reentry timeline still uncertain
Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi told community representatives there’s still uncertainties with the town’s water supply and ...
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue speaks on aftermath of Hurricane Helene
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department speaks about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Longboat Key Fire Rescue is currently on the island assessing damages ...
Aerial view of Longboat Key after Hurricane Helene
Photojournalist Thomas Bender flew over Longboat Key to get a look at the beaches after Hurricane Helene ...
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A Q&A with Josh Mutchler, Project Executive at Moss: contractor for The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences project proved to be both an exciting and challenging endeavor for ...
‘No one expected this’: Residents in Siesta Key shocked by Helene’s devastation
The damage from Helene took some Sarasota residents by surprise. One family who decided to ride out the storm and wound up scrambling to save what they could. “First ...
Live updates: What is the status of Siesta, Longboat, Anna Maria and other islands?
Friday storm surge is still a danger in Sarasota and Manatee counties Stormwater surge impacts from Hurricane ...
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Points of Distribution sites for Sarasota and Manatee counties
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Both Sarasota and Manatee county have set up Points of Distribution sites to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Sarasota County’s Points of Distribution sites will be ...