August 29 2023 12:30 PM Sarasota County In anticipation of the arrival of tropical storm force winds, Sarasota County Public Works staff are locking down local moveable... Read More.

Aug. 29 Idalia Update 12 PM  Hurricane Idalia is currently... Read More.

Hurricane Idalia Aug. 29 Morning Update Post Date:08/29/2023 8:30 AM Sarasota County Updates for Hurricane Idalia, 8:30 a.m.... Read More.

Idalia is now a HURRICANE.  The National Hurricane Center said it IS GETTING STRONGER now has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. Storm Surge Warning: Englewood northward to Indian Pass, including Tampa Bay Hurricane Warning: Middle... Read More.

UPDATE! PREPRATIONS FOR TROPICAL STORM IDALIA: Sarasota County operations will close today, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. due to preparations for the storm. Expect Sarasota County operations... Read More.