Daily Briefing: Officials urge caution as Hurricane Elsa approaches Sarasota

Sarasota officials prepare for potential impact of Hurricane Elsa, even as some hit the beach. [heraldtribune.com]( [Daily Briefing]( YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUND-UP Wednesday, July 7 [Access the e-Edition: Exclusive, subscriber-only access to a digital replica of the newspaper.]( [click here]( [The Ard family from Warner Robins, Georgia check out the surf at Lido Beach in Sarasota, Florida as storm clouds build ahead of Tropical storm Elsa on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The Ards were visiting Sarasota for the 4th of July holiday and are heading home tomorrow. Residents and visitors prepare for rainfall and possible storm surge from Tropical Storm Elsa as it makes its way north along the Florida Gulf Coast. ]( [Officials urge caution as Hurricane Elsa approaches Sarasota]( Sarasota officials prepare for potential impact of Hurricane Elsa, even as some hit the beach. [Manatee County braces for Elsa, Skyway Bridge closure expected tonight]( [Electric companies stage at the Manatee County Fai]( [Sarasota-Bradenton summer tourism strong so far]( [Tourism in Sarasota-Manatee is busy in the summer ]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Apartment rental rates, home prices at historic highs in Sarasota,...]( [Realtor Barbara Smith of Fine Properties has liste]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [SMA's Seagrave headed to Olympics as manager for US track and field...]( [ap]( [Support your local restaurants and businesses: Buy a gift card and help your community through these challenging times.]( [click here]( RECENT ARTICLES FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Restaurant and bar news for Sarasota-Manatee: July 7-13]( [Realtor Association awards scholarships to 10 students]( [Letters: Freedom, privacy lost to code enforcement officer]( OPINION [Radar shows Elsa's movement over Florida]( [Tropical Storm Elsa: Sarasota-Manatee services and events canceled]( 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]( © 2021 1777 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236