Siesta Key, Hurricane Helene
Siesta Key residents grapple with Hurricane Helene's storm surge, worst they've ever seen
Residents of Siesta Key take stock of flooded homes and businesses just hours after up to seven feet of storm surge washed through the island.
Siesta Key neighborhoods begin cleanup process after Hurricane Helene
Neighbors in hard-hit Siesta Key are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene as they begin the recovery process.
Siesta Key staggered by Hurricane Helene's storm surge
Hurricane Helene's staggering storm surge inundated neighborhoods on Siesta Key, leaving businesses and residents with a long road to recovery.
‘No one expected this’: Residents in Siesta Key shocked by Helene’s devastation
The damage from Helene took some Sarasota residents by surprise. One family who decided to ride out the storm and wound up scrambling to save what they could. “First I want to give the glory to God; it could have been worse,
Siesta Key businesses begin recovery after devastating Helene storm surge
The storm surge, which was described by County Commissioner Mark Smith as 3 feet in height in the area, left many businesses working to clean up, with repairs and renovations ahead. Todd Morton, owner of Morton's Siesta Market and its sister stores, summarized the situation.
Siesta Key residents, businesses prepare as Hurricane Helene moves toward Florida
Eric and Lauren Cowan walked out of Morton’s Siesta Market and briefly into Siesta Village Liquors, which was set to close at noon because of the storm. The pair visit Siesta Key at least once a year from their Pennsylvania home, already having spent time on Siesta in July.
Siesta Key flooding from Hurricane Helene
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Siesta Key Village businesses 'wiped out' by Hurricane Helene
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Siesta Key family ‘narrowly escapes’ house fire after video shows Tesla battery igniting in garage
A family on Siesta Key survived Hurricane Helene but narrowly escaped when they say a Tesla parked in their garage ignited in ...
See Hurricane Helene's impact on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys, Anna Maria Island
The Herald-Tribune documented damage to Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island from the air Friday.
WATCH: Electric vehicle flooded in saltwater catches fire in Siesta Key
Electric vehicles that have been flooded in saltwater can catch fire, according to the post. Hurricane Helene caused ...
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LIVE: Eagle8 flies over Helene damage in Siesta Key going North
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Eagle8 flies over Helene damage starting in Siesta Key and going up the Manatee and Sarasota coastline.
Sarasota area waterfront restaurants after Hurricane Helene: Open, closed, or damaged?
Hurricane Helene caused major damage to many of the best waterfront restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties, including ...
Hurricane Helene creates experiment with reopening of Sarasota County's Midnight Pass
Hurricane Helene opened a path for water to flow between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico through Palmer Point Beach Park.
Officials ask residents to avoid these 2 Sarasota beaches
As recovery efforts continue across Sarasota following Hurricane Helene, officials are asking residents to avoid two beaches.
Live: Water service restored to some barrier islands; gas leaks delay Longboat reopening
With some barrier islands inaccessible and thousands of homes damaged by Hurricane Helene, thousands are recovering in ...