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Manatee–Sarasota

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  • 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
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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.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    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
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    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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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital set to ride out Hurricane Milton

Facilities are self-sufficient and ready for Hurricane Milton, SMH CEO David Verinder says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Laura Lyon
  • October 9, 2024
Many hotels relax pet policies and fees around Florida ahead of Milton

The decision was made with evacuees in mind.

  • Florida
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  • Elizabeth King, Laura Lyon, Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2024
Area electric utility companies track outages during Hurricane Milton

Follow the Business Observer for updates on power outages and restoration efforts following Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 8, 2024
As Milton makes its way, Longboat looks at $170M in Helene damages

The damage estimate is expected to grow as officials continue to assess damages from Hurricane Helene.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2024
Foundation offers Helene relief to food and beverage workers

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has partnered with Southern Smoke Foundation to help Helene-impacted local service workers bridge financial gaps during recorvery.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 7, 2024
Sarasota nonprofit names new president/CEO

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast identified its new leader following a national search.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    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
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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 6, 2024
Tampa apartment owner gets $45.5 million loan

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a sporting goods store opens in Fort Myers, BayCare buys a former Barnes & Noble in Tampa, and a retailer is about to open a new store in Venice.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 5, 2024
Owners shutter Longboat Key hotel due to heavy Helene damage

The Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key was hit hard by flooding during Hurricane Helene, leaving the owners little choice but to close for good.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Elizabeth King
  • October 5, 2024
Helene damage estimates in Sarasota, Manatee surpass $1 billion

Preliminary damage estimates from Sarasota and Manatee counties are coming in after Hurricane Helene.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 4, 2024
Variety of businesses, nonprofits announce large Hurricane Helene donations

From Walmart and Lowe's to the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, donations are coming in quickly.

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