Hurricane Milton insured damage projections start at $30B to $50B

The potent combination of high winds, substantial storm surge, heavy rainfall, tornadoes and flooding will translate to a significant financial cost. And other related issues linger.

The Sandcastle Hotel on Lido Beach stayed true to its name with sand courtesy of Milton
The Sandcastle Hotel on Lido Beach stayed true to its name with sand courtesy of Milton
Sarasota Observer staff
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With Hurricane Milton — finally — here and gone, the question for many in the business community across the region is simple, with a sort of complicated answer: outside the human toll, what will Milton cost? 

 

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