Daily Briefing: DIY project: People use shovels to keep reopened Sarasota Midnight Pass flowing

Midnight Pass appears to have stopped flowing after Helene's pounding waves reopened it, but some people are doing what they can to keep it open. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Oct 4 2024 [DIY project: People use shovels to keep reopened Sarasota Midnight Pass flowing]( [Despite efforts to shore up the banks of the newly re-opened Midnight Pass with sandbags and lumber, water was not flowing from Little Sarasota Bay to the Gulf of Mexico at high tide on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.]( Midnight Pass appears to have stopped flowing after Helene's pounding waves reopened it, but some people are doing what they can to keep it open. [READ MORE]( [The Texas-based fast food chain looks to expand southward into Florida.]( [Is Whataburger coming to Sarasota?]( Whataburger, the Texas-based fast food chain, plans further expansion deeper into Florida. [READ MORE]( [Jessica LaFalce dancing with her dad Douglas LaFalce who was celebrating his birthday. The Bay Park Conservancy turned one with a five-day First Anniversary Community Celebration last week. Over the past year, The Bay has become a beloved and sustainable gathering place for the community with more than 250,000 people who have visited. To keep up with the on-going events visit, thebaysarasota.org for more details.]( [Fundraisers and more fun things to do in Sarasota area this weekend]( As Sarasota-Manatee recovers from Hurricane Helene, here’s a look at some fun — and free — options for things to do locally this weekend. [READ MORE]( [Cardinal Mooney's Devin Mignery (14) hoped to keep the Cougars undefeated Tuesday night against Lakewood.]( [High School football midseason report: Rankings, players to watch, predictions]( Through 6 weeks of the 2024 high school football season, we rank the top area teams, biggest surprises, players to watch and second-half predictions. [READ MORE]( [Overnight Hurricane Helene restored a natural flow of water from Sarasota Bay to the Gulf of Mexico between Siesta and Casey Key.]( [Letters: Climate change brought Helene; more deadly disasters on the way]( Hurricanes, tropical storms and even heavy rains are growing more severe. Vote for officials who will take action. [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [How long will Sarasota's Midnight Pass stay open after Helene?]( Hurricane Helene opened a path for water to flow between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico through Palmer Point ... [READ MORE]( 2 [New College national ranking falls for second year in a row]( U.S. News and World Report ranked New College the No. 122 liberal arts college in the U.S: 22 spots lower than its ... [READ MORE]( 3 [False claims circulating about power restoration to Bradenton Beach]( Florida Power & Light officials haven't finished an assessment of Bradenton Beach to determine when power can be ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Happy National Coffee Day, almost! See deals at Dunkin, Circle K, more]( Whether you call it Joe, Java, Bean Juice, or Brain Juice — it is getting its dedicated moment this weekend. See ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Letters: 'Clarification' of abortion ban increases confusion]( Florida agencies say they face malpractice if they fail to provide women with lifesaving care. Exceptions to the ... [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](