Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Great Reading.
As Florida’s Suncoast moves deeper into hurricane season, residents are checking batteries, stocking bottled water and making sure they have enough food and medication. However, one important preparedness item is often overlooked: cash. We have grown accustomed to paying with debit cards, credit cards, smartphones and digital payment apps. During an extended power outage, however, […]
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Charlotte County is preparing for a major beach-renourishment project intended to rebuild storm-damaged shoreline, restore dunes and provide additional protection for properties along Manasota Key. County officials currently estimate that construction will begin on November 23, 2026, with completion forecast for April 30, 2027. The schedule remains an estimate and could be affected by permitting, […]
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June 1 officially marks the beginning of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and while forecasters are predicting a less active year than normal, experts across Florida are delivering the same message they do every year: prepare now, not later. For residents of Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Tampa Bay, and communities […]
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For residents across Florida’s Suncoast — including Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, North Port, Palmetto, Ellenton, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Cortez, Lakewood Ranch, Englewood, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, Dunedin, Largo, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples — hurricane season officially begins on June […]
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Long after the hurricanes moved off Florida’s Gulf Coast, the financial storm continues for many locally owned businesses. One Cortez small business is now sounding an urgent alarm: without immediate community support, it may be forced to close its doors within weeks. “The Beach Shop” is located at 11904 Cortez Rd., Cortez, Florida In a […]
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How smarter technology is bringing safety, confidence, and peace of mind long before the storm arrives For Floridians, hurricane season is a fact of life. From summer through fall, residents keep one eye on the tropics and the other on their emergency plans. While storms may be unavoidable, the stress and uncertainty surrounding them don’t […]
Written by Jodi Schwarzenbach on . Posted in Great Reading.
The official Hurricane Season for both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans ended on November 30th. Lest we remind ourselves that hurricanes can occur outside of this timeframe, we are predominantly out of the window of concern. What a year! In the midst of a decade of life-changing hurricane cycles which have caused so much grief […]
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The Sarasota Fairgrounds will come alive with powerful island rhythms and community spirit on December 13–14, 2025, when the United for Relief Reggae Festival brings together world-renowned reggae artists, local talent, and supporters from across Florida to raise funds for Jamaican families still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Held at 3000 Ringling Blvd., […]
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On December 13 and 14, 2025, the United for Relief two-day reggae benefit concert will take over Sarasota Fairgrounds (3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota), bringing together a powerhouse lineup of reggae legends, rising stars, and local supporters — all united to raise funds for Jamaican communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The event, organized in partnership with […]
Written by Jodi Schwarzenbach on . Posted in Great Reading.
As of this writing, we are halfway through hurricane season. For seasoned Floridians, we know that doesn’t really mean much when the latter months often bring on much unwanted tropical cyclone activity. Now is the critical time to stock up on supplies to help with everything from crucial to creature comforts. And if there are […]
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Updated Story:As part of its proactive hurricane preparedness efforts, Sarasota County is opening free, voluntary self-service sandbag stations to help residents safeguard their properties during the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30. The county will host monthly sandbag events at three convenient locations across the region on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, […]