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News

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 15, 2024
Sarasota manufacturing plant closed due to Milton damage

Two Sun Hydraulics manufacturing plants have reopened after the storm, Helios officials say.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 14, 2024
Manatee County Milton damage estimate tops $350M

All commercial and residential properties in unincorporated Manatee County have been assessed, officials say.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 15, 2024
Florida Walgreens stores face potential closure as 1,200 locations to shutter

The drug store chain announced Tuesday that it plans to close 1,200 stores as it looks to cut costs and improve cash flow.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 15, 2024
SeaPort Manatee receives $9.5M from state to aid post-Milton recovery

The port in Manatee County sustained $200 million in potential losses due to Hurricane Milton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 14, 2024
Bonita Springs mixed-use project signs retailers, restaurants

Midtown at Bonita under construction on Bonita Beach Road has announced eight new tenants and is negotiating with several more.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 14, 2024
Sarasota fertility company completes merger with bioscience firm

Combining the two Florida companies has the "potential to create significant value," CEO Steve Shun says in a statement.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 14, 2024
Pair of Sarasota waterfront institutions plan to rebuild, reopen

Helene and Milton battered the Old Salty Dog and New Pass Grill & Bait Shop. But they plan to come back — yet again.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 14, 2024
8 First Watch-owned restaurants still closed post-Milton

The restaurant group specializing in breakfast and lunch says it is conducting insurance assessments in the aftermath of the hurricane.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 14, 2024
St. Augustine destination marketing agency offers reprieve to Floridians

The unaffected ‘Historic Coast’ has deals and freebies for the hurricane weary

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 14, 2024
DOJ promises crack down on post Milton, Helene fraud

The National Center for Disaster Fraud, created to investigate and prosecute post-disaster scammers, is warning storm victims to be wary.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 14, 2024
Short-term rentals available in Fort Myers for Milton-impacted residents

A newly built community is offering short-term rentals for hurricane-impacted residents.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 13, 2024
Storms force noted Clearwater restaurant to close after 51 years

Capogna’s Dugout owners say the economy played a role in the decision, too.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 13, 2024
Pasco brewery takes over, reinvents Big Storm Brewing space

Editor's note: This week's News & Notes column is shorter than normal due to Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 12, 2024
SWFL catering company delivers 15,000 hot meals in Sarasota, Tampa

Artichoke & Co. worked Thursday and Friday to get the meals from kitchen to helicopter to hungry people in need.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 12, 2024
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.

  • Florida
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