Taking stock of preparedness 14 years after Hurricane Charley

News and updates from Sarasota Herald-Tribune [View email with images]( []( Monday, August 13, 2018 [SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS >]( [btrain_dailyNL.jpg] [Taking stock of preparedness 14 years after Hurricane Charley]( Today marks 14 years since Hurricane Charley slammed into Charlotte County as a powerful Category 4 storm, damaging 377,… [Read more >>]( [Murky algal bloom is swaying visitors]( Sarasota and Lido beaches were once again littered with dead fish and red drift. [Read more >>]( [One last back to school bash for Sarasota-Manatee students]( Sarasota Jungle Gardens gave children free admission this weekend - the last days of summer vacation. [Read more >>]( [Back to school in Sarasota County brings many changes]( A new internal police force and higher school grades will make for an interesting year. [Read more >>]( [HT readers: What do you think of 'flyover' idea for US 41-301?]( Will elevated lanes for through traffic coming off the DeSoto Bridge reduce congestion? Or is another bridge across the … [Read more >>]( HOMES Tasks to help the start of school go more smoothly In the blink of an eye, all of that planning and organizing you did to make your summer run smoothly is in the rearview mirror, and it's already time to focus on yet another busy seasonal and schedule change. The waning weeks of summer require... [Read more >>]( [Republicans call on Melissa Howard to quit race amid degree scandal]( A diploma the candidate displayed appears to be fake, according to her university. [Read more >>]( [A castle the great recession built]( Economic downturn inspires owner to turn a commercial property into a residential castle [Read more >>]( [Top 5 Things To Do This Week in Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, Aug. 13-18]( Fun events in Sarasota and Manatee counties [Read more >>]( [Red tide leaves beaches vacant: 'All we can do is say our prayers']( From Anna Maria to Englewood Beach, algae's noxious effect shows no signs of letting up any time soon [Read more >>]( [Email indicates Florida House candidate may have staged college degree deception]( Miami University says Melissa Howard never graduated, despite her posting images of a diploma. [Read more >>]( [Open attorney general seat sparks open warfare]( Democratic and Republican candidates pull no punches as primary nears [Read more >>]( [Justices block execution in Miami-Dade murder]( In wake of newly disclosed records, defense claims police dishonesty [Read more >>]( [Democratic hopefuls court crossover vote in 17th congressional district]( Freeman, Pollard square off in Aug. 28 primary, hoping to succeed U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney [Read more >>]( [Sarasota County Schools inducts 14 new employees into internal police department]( The induction happened this week. [Read more >>]( [Candidates share views on importance of addressing climate change]( Politicians for state and local offices say they would rely on expert advice about which cultural sites to save from ris… [Read more >>]( [heraldtribune.com]( Connect with Us! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Connect with Us! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [WWW.heraldtribune.com]( You are receiving this communication as a member of Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Sarasota Herald-Tribune values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( Sarasota Herald-Tribune 1777 Main St Sarasota, FL 34236 © 2018 Sarasota Herald-Tribune. All rights reserved.