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'Pushed everywhere': Helene brought several feet of sand onto coastal properties. Here's what to do with it.
SIESTA KEY, Fla. — Hurricane Helene's storm surge dumped several feet of sand on streets and thousands of homes along the Tampa Bay coastline. From St. Pete down to Sarasota, sand dunes have taken over the streets and work crews continue to pile them one after the other. As...
Hurricane Helene leaves mounds of sand on home, businesses. Here's what to do with it.
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Hurricane Helene left an unprecedented amount of beach sand on resident and business properties. Here's what to do — and what not to do — with it, according to Tampa Bay-area officials. Return the sand to the beach. Clean sand can be returned...
10 things to keep in mind if you plan on filing an insurance claim after Hurricane Helene
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In Florida, Hurricane Helene has caused more than $500 million in estimated property damage and part of 50,000 insurance claims made since the storm, according to state data. As the massive cleanup continues, both numbers are expected to rise in the coming days. Helene brought...
Whataburger plans a Sarasota location as part of Florida expansion
Fast food chain Whataburger is seeking to open a location in Sarasota as part of a larger push into Florida. The Sarasota Development Review Committee sounded supportive of the development at a Wednesday pre-application meeting with a Whataburger official and offered some staff notes - such as reducing the number of parking spaces...
New waterfront restaurant opens this week at downtown Sarasota luxury hotel
Spared the flooding damage from Hurricane Helene that temporarily closed other businesses on St. Armands Circle, The Ritz-Carlton, located just across the John Ringling Causeway in downtown Sarasota along the bay, has announced the opening of its new open-air restaurant and lounge, Rufa. Rufa, which boasts impressive sunset views and is adjacent to...
What is the future of flood insurance in Florida after Hurricane Helene?
It’s estimated less than 25% of FL property owners are covered by flood insurance. Investigative reporter Katie LaGrone looks at whether flood insurance should be required by our state in the future.
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