Daily Briefing: What's Hurricane Helene's greatest impact for Sarasota, Bradenton?

Hurricane Helene's winds are in the top tier for storms. It may also may pose a greater storm surge threat than Hurricane Idalia ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Sep 26 2024 [What's Hurricane Helene's greatest impact for Sarasota, Bradenton?]( [Caroline Conner, general manager of Cigar Paradise on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, gets some help from her boyfriend, Jake Wright, installing hurricane storm panels on the front of the business in advance of Hurricane Helene on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.]( Hurricane Helene's winds are in the top tier for storms. It may also may pose a greater storm surge threat than Hurricane Idalia [READ MORE]( [Hurricane Helene is seen on satellite as the center of the storm moves into the Gulf of Mexico on the morning of Sept. 25, 2024.]( [Forecast: Helene will be worst hurricane impact in living memory for many Floridians]( There is no modern reference point for Helene. This will very likely be the worst hurricane impact in living memory. [READ MORE]( [The greatest threat from Hurricane Helene for Sarasota and Manatee counties should be storm surge.]( [Sarasota, Manatee officials advise residents to heed evacuation orders]( As Helene strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane, officials are advising residents to heed all evacuation orders. [READ MORE]( [The old Mozzarella Fella's beloved prosciutto sandwich, photographed here in 2014, is on the menu at Pazzo Orange, which is expected to open in mid-October at 481 N. Orange Ave. in downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District.]( [New restaurant opening in downtown Sarasota features popular chef]( Fresh mozzarella, featured in sandwiches and other Italian dishes, will be the star of the menu at this new restaurant opening in downtown Sarasota. [READ MORE]( [The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County issued a water quality advisory Wednesday for Brohard Beach and Paw Park, 1850 Harbor Drive S., Venice. Pictured here, dogs of all breeds and sizes and their owners enjoy a day at the beach in July 2012.]( [Health advisory issued for Venice's Brohard Beach and Paw Park]( Water quality advisory for Venice's Brohard Beach and dog park based on samples taken Sept. 23; advisory continues until tests show lower bacteria. [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [Popular local restaurant, live music venue is permanently closing]( An esteemed Sarasota, Bradenton chef is closing one of his restaurants and live music venues. [READ MORE]( 2 [Renting out room on Airbnb leads to tax penalty for Sarasota teacher]( The property appraiser has a contractor to help identify homeowners who rent out all or part of their homestead ... [READ MORE]( 3 [DeSantis touts construction start on Sarasota I-75 diverging diamond]( The effort is a part of the Moving Florida Forward program originally announced in 2023. [READ MORE]( 4 [Arts Alliance gets renewed contract to oversee arts grant program]( Sarasota County commissioners requested changes in Arts and Cultural Alliance contract to oversee tourist tax grant ... [READ MORE]( 5 [OPINION: New College President Corcoran, Ben Sasse are too much alike]( New College President Richard Corcoran shares too much in common with Ben Sasse, who was recently ousted as ... [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](