Daily Briefing: Hurricane Idalia live updates: Watch out for storm surge and flooding

Storm surge, heavy rains and wind are anticipated for the Sarasota-Manatee County area. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Aug 30 2023 [Hurricane Idalia live updates: Watch out for storm surge and flooding]( [Staging area at the Sarasota fairgrounds for more than 1,000 out-of-state power restoration workers ahead of Hurricane Idalia.]( Storm surge, heavy rains and wind are anticipated for the Sarasota-Manatee County area. [READ MORE]( You Asked. We Listened. The eNewspaper is now available in the breaking news app. [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( [There is an 86% chance that tropical storm force winds will arrive in Charlotte County Tuesday afternoon and remain until 5-11 a.m. Wednesday; an 86% chance they will arrive in Sarasota County Tuesday evening and remain until 6-10 a.m. Wednesday; and 80% chance they will arrive in Manatee County Tuesday evening and remain until 7-11 a.m. Wednesday.]( [Sarasota-Manatee to see tropical storm winds, storm surge from Idalia]( Idalia impacts should arrive in Sarasota-Manatee Tuesday evening [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [Live roaches, insects temporarily close Sarasota Bradenton restaurants]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first inspections due to high-priority violations. [READ MORE]( [A Volusia Avenue car lot damage during Hurricane Donna in 1960. “Steel signs twisted the like pretzels” The Daytona Beach Morning Journal reported.]( [What do hurricane winds actually feel like? Sarasota has no idea]( According to the Weather Channel, Sarasota hasn't felt sustained hurricane winds in 63 years, the fourth-longest stretch in the country. [READ MORE]( [Jackie Serrano, 55, was one of five people who evacuated to Southside Elementary School in Sarasota, Tuesday morning, August 29, 2023.]( [Idalia: Sarasota-Manatee community seeks 'peace of mind' at shelters]( "I think what's important is if people are in the mandatory evacuation, that they shelter themselves or find a safe place for the storm." [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Ticket Editor: One of the best new restaurants in Sarasota has closed]( The Sarasota business, which was one of the best new restaurants of 2022, has closed permanently. [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [Does Sarasota really have to show Spain how to honor sexual assaults?]( What's the difference between two famous kisses 78 years apart? There isn't one. Both were assaults. [READ MORE]( 3 [Taylor Swift light show and more fun events near Sarasota this weekend]( Our latest list of Top 5 things to do in Sarasota and Bradenton includes a special event for Swifties. [READ MORE]( 4 [Top 5 concerts this week in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte counties]( The top concerts taking place in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties this week. [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [Sarasota music store is closing after 50 years]( The owner is heading to retirement. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement 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]( 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](