Daily Briefing: Live: Storm surge forecast goes up for Sarasota-Manatee as Hurricane Milton hits 180 mph

Sarasota and Manatee counties are now under a hurricane Warning and storm surge warning due to Hurricane Milton. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Tue Oct 8 2024 [Live: Storm surge forecast goes up for Sarasota-Manatee as Hurricane Milton hits 180 mph]( [The projected path of Hurricane Milton, as of 5 p.m. Monday.]( Sarasota and Manatee counties are now under a hurricane Warning and storm surge warning due to Hurricane Milton. [READ MORE]( [Hurricane Milton strengthens into Category 4 story with sustained winds of 150 mph, 9 a.m. Oct. 7, 2024.]( [Sign up for Hurricane Milton text message updates, services]( As a resource for Hurricane Milton, we are offering a text message service to bring you updates, connect you with resources and answer questions [READ MORE]( [Tide Tables, a popular restaurant and marina located on the Intracoastal in the historic commercial fishing village of Cortez, photographed on Sept. 29, 2024, with its tiki bar destroyed and other damage following Hurricane Helene, which struck on Sept. 26.]( [Restaurant recovery halted: Milton to hit Sarasota as Cat 3 hurricane]( A popular Sarasota-Bradenton restaurant is temporarily closed again shortly after reopening so it can prepare for Milton. [READ MORE]( [An airboat carrying evacuees from the Pinecraft neighborhood approaches dry land on Aug. 5, 2024 as multiple law enforcement and rescue agencies conduct evacuations in the area following Tropical Storm Debby.]( [Letters: Suncoast residents shouldn't ignore advice on storm surges]( Sarasotans have hardened their homes against hurricanes, buying shutters and generators. But you can't ride out a storm like Helene or Milton. [READ MORE]( [A cross-section of the proposed large theater. The conceptual design for the new performing arts center, presented by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, includes separate buildings for the lobby, large, medium and small theaters, rather than one large structure. The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation held a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, to present design concepts of the new performing arts center.]( [City commissioners question costs, parking and more on new arts center]( City Commissioners raised quetions for architects and leaders of the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center. City has agreed to pay half the costs. [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [Sarasota and Anna Maria beaches to remain closed for Helene recovery]( Local municipalities are advising tourists to rethink trips planned for Anna Maria Island or Sarasota County ... [READ MORE]( 2 [St. Regis Longboat Key Resort sets reopening date after Helene closure]( The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, which held its grand opening in August and later closed due to Hurricane Helene, ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Is Whataburger coming to Sarasota?]( Whataburger, the Texas-based fast food chain, plans further expansion deeper into Florida. [READ MORE]( 4 [DeSantis touts executive actions for Hurricane Helene on Anna Maria]( Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced executive actions aimed at speeding up Hurricane Helene recovery efforts during ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Opinion: Confused about Florida's ballot amendments? Here's some help.]( Florida has six proposed state constitutional amendments on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. But do you really ... [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](