Longboat Key works to recover from 'truly historic' storm
Sep 28, 2024 · Driving along Gulf of Mexico Drive Saturday afternoon, Longboat Key is like a ghost town. Days after Hurricane Helene passed by the island and caused devastating storm surge impacts, town ...
Siesta Key slowly comes back to life | Your Observer
Oct 24, 2024 · Many Siesta Key businesses are reopening — and the customers are beginning to turn out as well. On Oct. 21, scattered visitors eager to support the local establishments could be found strolling ...
Manatee County orders Level A, B evacuations | Your Observer
Oct 6, 2024 · Manatee County emergency managers have called for evacuations from all Level A and B homes in advance of Hurricane Milton, which is predicted to hit Florida's west coast on Wednesday.
Siesta Key parade kicks off the holiday season | Your Observer
Dec 2, 2024 · Jason Harless, who co-owns the local branch of Pink's Window Services with his wife Tori Harless, walks with his son Tristan Harless, 5. His daughter Isla Harless, 3, was also in the parade.
Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands to reopen Oct. 26
Oct 25, 2024 · The Columbia Restaurant is seen boarded up, bracing for Hurricane Milton, just two weeks after Hurricane Helene flooded it with storm surge. The St. Armands landmark is set to reopen Oct. 26.
St. Armands business owners assess damage from Hurricane Helene
Sep 28, 2024 · Devastation ran through St. Armands Circle after business owners and residents were allowed back following Hurricane Helene on the morning of Sept. 28.
Pavilion construction progresses at Greenbrook Adventure Park
Dec 3, 2024 · The director of operations of Lakewood Ranch's Inter-District Authority said Greenbrook residents will begin to see progress on the construction of the new Adventure Park pavilion in January. Tom ...
Longboat Key allows residents back on the island | Your Observer
Sep 29, 2024 · Sand from Longboat Key's beaches created dunes along Gulf of Mexico Drive after Hurricane Helene's storm surge. All residents were allowed back to their homes on Sunday, Sept 29.
FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee face post-Milton outages
Oct 9, 2024 · 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. 223,880 FPL customers without power in Sarasota County, which is 75% of all county customers; 51,030 restored in Sarasota County
Pedro Reis, Dolly Jacobs leave a lasting legacy at Circus Arts ...
Nov 27, 2024 · Pedro Reis, Dolly Jacobs leave a lasting legacy at Circus Arts Conservatory The couple elevated circus arts, improved community engagement and streamlined youth education.