The Ringling’s Ca’ d’Zan is closed and Historic Spanish Point is reopening in the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

A long recovery is underway in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. From Anna Maria Island to downtown Sarasota, the damage is in the hundreds of millions of dollars. "Everybody just lost everything," said Shayna Roberts of Cortez Village.

AM, the Lido Beach pavilion parking lot remains closed as Public Works crews continue their efforts to restore Lido Key to its pre-hurricane state. In positive news, the precautionary boil water advisory that was in place for St.