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Laurel Meadows residents return to destroyed homes after Debby


Laurel Meadows residents return to destroyed homes after Debby

SARASOTA, Florida – After flooding left homes in Laurel Meadows inaccessible for nearly a week, Friday is a new day for many. Although the houses are still flooded, most of the water has drained away. Like so many of their neighbors, the Gregory family returned home to see the damage Debby had caused. “I feel […]

New York-style Jewish deli in Sarasota closes permanently


New York-style Jewish deli in Sarasota closes permanently

The owner of the Sarasota deli, which is now permanently closed, said: “When you lose 40% of your sales for five months of the year, it hurts – it really hurts.” What are the best restaurants in Florida? Here are 15 of our favorites. Discover the best restaurants in Florida, recommended by USA TODAY Florida […]

One of the best restaurants in Sarasota’s UTC area closes permanently


One of the best restaurants in Sarasota’s UTC area closes permanently

An employee at the Sarasota restaurant said, “We only found out about a week ago” that we were closing permanently. What are the best restaurants in Florida? Here are 15 of our favorites. Discover the best restaurants in Florida, recommended by USA TODAY Florida Network food journalists for 2024. One of my favorite restaurants in […]

The 5 best things to do in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice this weekend


The 5 best things to do in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice this weekend

The five best things to do this weekend in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice. What are the best restaurants in Florida? Here are 15 of our favorites. Discover the best restaurants in Florida, recommended by USA TODAY Florida Network food journalists for 2024. Our list of hot August events happening in Sarasota and Manatee counties this […]

Flood warning for the Myakka River south of Myakka State Park


Flood warning for the Myakka River south of Myakka State Park

North Port officials are optimistic that city residents will not experience a repeat of flooding like Tropical Storm Elsa i in 2021 or Hurricane Ian in 2022 because the sewer system is better prepared Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby forces residents to evacuate Multiple rescue and law enforcement agencies evacuate residents of the Pinecraft […]