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Hurricane Season

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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 1, 2024
Longboat commissioner got stuck on boat during Hurricane Helene

The day Hurricane Helene passed by Longboat Key, District 1 Commissioner Gary Coffin ended up spending the night on his boat to prevent it from slipping away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 1, 2024
Back-to-back hurricanes heighten stress for Manatee County residents

Lakewood Ranch psychiatrist Stacy Greeter said Post-traumatic stress disorder gets activated from past negative storm experiences.

  • East County
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    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 30, 2024
Hurricane Helene greatly affects St. Armands Circle and Longboat

Longboaters and St. Armands Circle business owners share how Hurricane Helene impacted them.

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    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 28, 2024
Longboat Key works to recover from 'truly historic' storm

Facing gas leaks, water main breaks and electricity problems, officials are urging residents that the island is not ready to welcome them back yet.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2024
Supplies, comfort stations set up on Longboat

Items available include ice, water, sports drinks, tarps and food for residents following Hurricane Helene.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2024
Water, food, supplies available for those needing help after Helene

Resources are standing by across Sarasota County.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2024
See the impact of Hurricane Helene around Sarasota

Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Big Bend region of Florida at about 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2024
County offers instructions for applying for FEMA assistance

Guidelines include applying for specific hurricane relief and damage from multiple storms.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2024
Longboat Key allows residents back on the island

A 7 p.m. curfew is still in effect for all on the island, and the New Pass Bridge is the only access point.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 28, 2024
St. Armands business owners assess damage from Hurricane Helene

"There was probably not one business on the Circle that wasn't affected by the storm," said Carolyn Conner, manager of Cigar Paradise.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2024
Hurricane Helene news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Cleanup begins across the region following Hurricane Helene's landfall Thursday night as a Category 4 storm.

  • Hurricane Season
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 27, 2024
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 infrastructure following Hurricane Helene.

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    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • September 27, 2024
Siesta Key Village businesses 'wiped out' by Hurricane Helene

Sarasota rescue officials say work is just beginning to recover from the storm.

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  • News
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • September 27, 2024
Morning after Helene reveals hit-and-miss damage at Bayfront Park

At least two sailboats suffered major damage when they were ripped from their moorings overnight.

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    By
  • 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.

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