Industries

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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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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

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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

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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

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By Louis Llovio
October 11, 2024

Insurance CEO: Floridians 'need to stop building in areas prone to flooding'

Oscar Seikaly, CEO of Miami’s NSI Insurance Group, says dueling hurricanes could test and change Florida’s insurance market.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
October 11, 2024

Sarasota-based foundation pledges $3 million in hurricane relief

Multiple counties involved in program.

Manatee-Sarasota

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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

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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

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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

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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.