Daily Briefing: Live updates: Thousands are still without power in Sarasota-Manatee

Hurricane Helene may have passed, but Sarasota and Manatee counties are still suffering from damage and flooding due to the storm. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Sep 28 2024 [Live updates: Thousands are still without power in Sarasota-Manatee]( [A tow truck hauled flooded vehicles out of 115th Street near the Cortez Road intersection late Friday morning, just before other residents drove into the same floodwaters to reach their homes on a day of Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.]( Hurricane Helene may have passed, but Sarasota and Manatee counties are still suffering from damage and flooding due to the storm. [READ MORE]( [Hurricane Helene caused major flooding at iconic Sarasota restaurant Café L'Europe, which is at 431 St Armands Circle.]( [Open, closed or damaged? Waterfront restaurants in Sarasota, Bradenton]( Open, closed, or damaged? Updates on waterfront and island restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton area. [READ MORE]( [Annie's Bait and Tackle in Cortez Village on Friday afternoon, after Hurricane Helene sent a storm surge rushing across the area.]( [Manatee County reports major damage to Anna Maria Island post Helene]( Officials estimate that nearly every ground-level home on Anna Maria Island flooded during the storm. [READ MORE]( [Donald Trump supporters attack the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, protesting the election of President Joe Biden.]( [Bradenton, North Port men plead guilty for involvement in Jan. 6 riots]( A U.S. District Court judge will sentence both men in January 2025, after both pleaded guilty to separate felony charges this week. [READ MORE]( [Hurricane Helene's winds partially knocked down a fence full of advertisements at Southside Elementary School on US 41 in South Sarasota as hurricane Helene, a dangerous category 4 hurricane passed by Sarasota county late Thursday afternoon.]( [Sarasota, Manatee County public schools to reopen Monday after Helene]( After three days of closures, Sarasota County public schools have been cleared to open Monday. Manatee County has also planned a Monday reopening. [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [2 Florida restaurants make New York Times '50 favorite places' in US]( Two Florida dining favorites, a historic seafood joint and an upscale pizzeria, made the New York Times' annual ... [READ MORE]( 2 [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]( 3 [Bioluminescence tints water on Siesta Key Beach neon blue]( Beachgoers on Siesta Key were treated to the light show over the weekend and through Monday night. [READ MORE]( 4 [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]( 5 [For subscribers] [Roaches, mold-like substance found in Sarasota area restaurants]( Going out to eat? See which Sarasota and Manatee county restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed ... [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](