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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially beginning on June 1, Sarasota County Emergency Management is urging all residents to act now to safeguard themselves, their families, and their homes. Following a difficult 2024 storm season that included Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, officials say preparation is more important than ever. “Many in our community […]
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Sarasota County invites residents to a Community Conversation on Hurricane Preparedness scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Riverview High School, located at 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and while the event is free, attendees are encouraged to register in advance. This informative […]
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As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, forecasters are sounding the alarm for another busy year. The Sarasota-based Climate Adaptation Center (CAC) has released its annual outlook, predicting 17 named storms, including 10 hurricanes and five major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher), continuing a concerning trend of rising storm activity fueled by record-setting ocean temperatures. […]
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Business owners along the Suncoast are still in limbo. Limbo looks like anything from not being back in their homes to running their businesses from home or in borrowed space from other charitable business owners. During this season of waiting, they are also in need of emotional healing. One community partnership is using art to […]