Hurricane Season

By Andrew Warfield
September 14, 2023

St. Armands drainage system can't keep up with 'perfect storm'

Designed for a 25-year rain event, St. Armands Key's pump and baffle network was overwhelmed by storm surge combined with king tide from Hurricane Idalia.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer
September 13, 2023

Longboat's beaches withstood Idalia's surge, but flooding still prevailed. How?

The beaches helped protect Longboat Key's gulf side, but bayfront properties don't share those same protections.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield
September 6, 2023

Liveaboard boater breathes sigh of relief after Hurricane Idalia

A yacht owner says the lifestyle's benefits outweigh a few days of dread during tropical weather.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer
September 6, 2023

Longboat Key takes stock of Hurricane Idalia flooding damage

Water damage, transformer failures and beach erosion are among the issues Longboat Key faced due to flooding.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer
September 5, 2023

Emergency services kept vigilant eye on Longboat Key during Idalia

Police and fire departments rode out the storm on the island to be in position to respond to emergencies.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer
September 4, 2023

Idalia causes anxiety but little damage in Myakka City

Since Hurricane Ian left destruction in its wake, residents are now prepared for anything.

East County
News

By Liz Ramos
September 1, 2023

Manatee County schools prepared for the next storm

Hurricane Idalia served as test run for residents and schools that become shelters.

East County
Schools

By Observer Staff
August 27, 2023

Hurricane Idalia news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Idalia made landfall at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 hurricane with 125 mph winds.

Hurricane Season

By Carter Weinhofer
August 30, 2023

See Longboat Key after Idalia: North-end flooding, strewn debris

Some parts of Gulf of Mexico Drive and side streets remained flooded when Longboat Key reopened Wednesday evening.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer
August 30, 2023

Longboat open to residents, business owners via Cortez Bridge

Longboat Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said widespread flooding has rendered many roads impassable.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby
August 30, 2023

Hurricana Idalia leaves flooded roads, properties on Siesta Key

The intermittent rain and wind, as well as the difficulty of traveling, on Wednesday kept most of the public indoors throughout the island.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield
August 30, 2023

City, county, schools set to resume normal operations Thursday

Government offices will reopen and schools used as shelters are being prepared for students to return.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater
August 30, 2023

Lakewood Ranch only dealt a glancing blow from Hurricane Idalia

Those on the Manatee River were threatened with flooding, but most of East County escaped unscathed.

East County
News

By Observer Staff
August 30, 2023

See Hurricane Idalia damage in Sarasota

Bayfront Park and areas of downtown Sarasota are flooded.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer
August 29, 2023

Myakka City residents are calm, but they respect Idalia's threat

No one was overly worried about Hurricane Idalia's possible impacts, but preparations carried on just in case.

East County
Neighbors

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