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News

    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
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 12, 2024
Early damage reports in Manatee County from Milton surpass $150M

Residential damage, with only half Manatee County's inspection completed, is estimated at $136,569,705.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 11, 2024
Tampa science museum and three USF campuses work to get reopened

The Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses and the nearby museum are closed due to the continued

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 11, 2024
SRQ closed to commercial flights until Oct. 16

The entire roof over Concourse B has been damaged.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2024
Sarasota-based foundation pledges $3 million in hurricane relief

Multiple counties involved in program.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 11, 2024
Tampa officials warn of post-Milton scammers looking for victims

The city of Tampa is telling residents to do their homework before hiring contractors and workers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 11, 2024
Pasco EDC urges small businesses to apply for $50M in bridge loans

The state has created a bridge loan program to help small businesses in affected counties through Hurricane Milton.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 11, 2024
Pounded twice but Lee waterfront restaurant ‘ain’t giving up’

The Mucky Duck promises to come back.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King, Laura Lyon, Louis Llovio
  • October 7, 2024
Flight cancellations, airport updates from Hurricane Milton at TPA, PIE, SRQ, RSW, PGD

Follow the Business Observer for updates on airport closures and flight cancellations due to Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 10, 2024
Clearwater trudges on, while Clearwater Beach hit hard

Despite the effects of Hurricane Milton hitting Pinellas County, on Thursday evening, the city of Clearwater seems open and ready.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2024
Boat captain survives Milton clinging to cooler off Longboat Key

His boat became disabled as hurricane approached, the Coast Guard said.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 10, 2024
4K sheltered at SMH during Milton, 7 babies delivered

Medical evacuees and pets were among those receiving shelter and care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital's two hospitals and freestanding ER as Hurricane Milton arrived.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 10, 2024
State Emergency Bridge Loan applications now available

The resources are meant to assist businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 10, 2024
Tampa coffee shop owner reopens quickly after Milton

"We just got lucky," AstroBrew owner Mike Pool says.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 10, 2024
Sarasota EDC wants to hear from area businesses post-Milton

The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County is a recovery partner for local businesses.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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