Daily Briefing: Live updates: Sarasota and Manatee continue to feel Helene's impact

Hurricane Helene, now with winds at 125 mph, has sent rain, wind and storm surge into Sarasota and Manatee counties. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Sep 27 2024 [Live updates: Sarasota and Manatee continue to feel Helene's impact]( [Sarasota Police block motorists from crossing the Siesta Dr. bridge to Siesta Keyi in Sarasota on Thursday evening, Sept. 26, 2024.]( Hurricane Helene, now with winds at 125 mph, has sent rain, wind and storm surge into Sarasota and Manatee counties. [READ MORE]( [Storm surge from Hurricane Helene floods streets in Sarasota]( [Photos: Hurricane Helene flooding in Sarasota-Manatee]( Hurricane Helene: Sarasota and Manatee counties see heavy rain, wind and flooding as the storm churns in the Gulf of Mexico. [READ MORE]( [The threat of Tropical Storm Helene has forced the cancelation of classes in Sarasota County schools through Friday, meaning Friday night's high school football games will be rescheduled. Many of the contests are district matchups, necessitating the games being rescheduled. In Manatee County, schools will be closed through Thursday. A decision on Friday will be made later in the week.]( [Hurricane Helene deals blow to Sarasota, Manatee Friday high school football]( The storm in the Gulf of Mexico impacted Sarasota and Manatee high school sports this week. We keep you posted on the changes here. [READ MORE]( [The Venice Beach Party, which debuted in 2016, returns this weekend.]( [Top 5 fun things to do in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice this weekend]( Don’t miss out! Five best things to do in Sarasota area this weekend. [READ MORE]( [Florida Highway Patrol badge]( [1 killed, 1 seriously injured in Manatee County crash, troopers say]( The pickup truck entered the northbound lane and collided with the left front of the opposing truck, troopers said. [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [National restaurant, bar, retail store opening in Sarasota area]( A famous name in restaurants and retail has revealed the opening date for its latest Sarasota area location. [READ MORE]( 2 [Research by Sarasota's Roskamp founders led to 2 new Alzheimer's drugs]( Two new drug treatments prove effective in forestalling the start of early onset Alzheimer's; Roskamp will ... [READ MORE]( 3 [LETTERS: Shame on Steube for supporting Trump's rhetoric on Haitians]( The Sarasota congressman rushed to support former President Donald Trump's debunked claims about Haitians in ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Judge imposes fine against HRK Holdings over 2021 Piney Point incident]( A federal judge ruled against HRK Holdings over the emergency 215 million gallon wastewater release from Piney ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Pops Orchestra adds Sarasota performances for 2024-25 season]( The Pops Orchestra has been selling out in recent years and adds a third concert performance for its four weekend ... [READ MORE]( Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](