Alright so I’m in Sarasota and I just hunkered down for Helene at my place. We lost internet for a day and power was flickering in and out but never went out fully. No flooding either, we’re in flood zone D. Should I be dipping out for Milton? Like what kind of hurricane should make me leave? I heard any hurricane hitting you head on you should leave. Advice greatly appreciated thank you.

I'm always sort of torn because my apartment is pretty far inland and it's in the highest zone, but there's also a lot of trees around. We evacuated for Irma and Ian and apparently never lost power here but the drive back was harrowing, we just made it before 75 flooded near Port Charlotte. Idk... How is everyone feeling? How do you make the call? My car is not super reliable right now so I'm on the fence.

Gods sent me a blessing or a curse?

Can someone recommend a handyman that can put boards up? Located in Sarasota.

I tried doing a pickup order at Walmart and even checked Sam’s club. Already out of stock. Am I going have to go in store and hang around and see if I can at least get a pack of water. Are people already panicking this early already 😃 should I go to Walmart now ???

EDIT I got water guys! Thank you

41 is closed by the Winn Dixie south nokomis or Venice. Definitely one fatality, a motorcycle rider. Several bikes parked like they were together. I didn't see another car involved, and the bike was laying on its side, it wasn't rolled or destroyed. Hard to tell what happened, but be careful out there.

i think it’s obnoxiously apparent the users of reddit who reside in sarasota make it their own job to tear down anyone who objects to someone who doesn’t follow their personal agenda — instead of tying yourself to an idea, let’s discuss these political topics and create a bridge in our community.

it’s only destructive for our future to be so uptight and presumptuous on conversation.

i dont support all of these republican amendments, but your uproar on this post is the exact reason why it should exist.

You don't need to buy several weeks worth of water and toilet paper every single time a hurricane is coming through. Maybe consider getting refillable containers like a sane human being.

That is all.

Seems like it will happen with the new storm coming from across the gulf. This is nuts.

I've lived in Florida almost 20 years and been through a number of hurricanes. People go crazy for sandbags, but I don't get what they are for. I can see they would be helpful along a stream to shore up the banks and help prevent it from breaching, but I don't get what good they are around a house. They aren't a water tight seal, water will go right through a stack of them, and then in addition to a flooded house you have all these heave wet sandbags. I guess they'd be good to put along the bottom of doors to help prevent windblown water from getting in (I use bags of wood chips, and then use them to replenish what's washed away). So educate me, what do people use sandbags for, and do they work?

Hello, all. I'm a 20-something looking to return to university, and I need someone that can help me. Now, it's a European university that I'm looking at, specifically a Business Analytics BsC program, and I need someone that I can lean on to help me through the process. For admissions, I need to take a mathematics exam, which I will need some help preparing for, but otherwise, I need help preparing for the first year's courses. If you know a great tutor that could help me with some like this, please let me know. Obviously, I am in the Sarasota area which is why I'm writing here, so the closer the better, but I would easily be willing to travel an hour to Tampa or somewhere else if it means a higher quality tutor. Thank you.

If you own your home or plan to own a home, vote yes on 5! This will help lower property taxes for homestead properties. It will not benefit developers or landlords.

Anyone know if olearys in bayfront park is open?

Does anyone know if there is any FEMA or state assistance available for condominium associations?

My first post in this community, feel free to help me correct it if anything is wrong.

Would like to know if anyone knows what to do in this situation, my stepdad can’t perform any type of job currently and is unable to get any income to pay bills. Is there a way to get some sort of help for this situation?

PS: would really, really appreciate if anyone could repost.

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Get your sandbags and supplies ready! This storm is tracked to come directly to Sarasota on Wednesday. Models are showing anywhere from a CAT 2-4 hurricane.

Update: NOAA is predicting at least a CAT 3 storm.

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NOAA UPDATE:

SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.9N 95.1W
ABOUT 365 MI...585 KM WNW OF PROGRESO MEXICO
ABOUT 860 MI...1385 KM WSW OF TAMPA FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 25 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Mexico has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the
northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula from Celestun to Cancun

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Celestun to Cancun

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Interests in the remainder of the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, the
Florida Peninsula, the Florida Keys, and the northwestern Bahamas
should monitor the progress of this system.

Hurricane and Storm Surge watches will likely be required for
portions of Florida late Sunday.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Milton was
located near latitude 22.9 North, longitude 95.1 West.  Milton is
moving toward the north-northeast near 5 mph (7 km/h).  An eastward
to east-northeastward motion is forecast during the next couple of
days, followed by a faster northeastward motion.  On the forecast
track, Milton is forecast to move across the Gulf of Mexico and
approach the west coast of the Florida Peninsula by midweek.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast during
the next few days.  Milton is forecast to become a hurricane Sunday
night, and it could become a major hurricane while it moves across
the central and eastern Gulf of Mexico.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key Messages for Tropical Storm Milton can be found in the
Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT4 and WMO
header WTNT44 KNHC and on the web at
hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT4.shtml

RAINFALL: Rainfall amounts of 5 to 8 inches, with localized totals
up to 12 inches, are expected across portions of the Florida
Peninsula and the Keys through Wednesday night. This rainfall brings
the risk of flash, urban, and areal flooding, along with minor to
moderate river flooding.

The system may also produce rainfall of 2 to 4 inches across
portions of the northern Yucatan Peninsula and western Cuba.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
Tropical Storm Milton, please see the National Weather
Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?rainqpf.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible in the Tropical Storm
Watch area in the Yucatan Peninsula Monday night and Tuesday.

SURF:  Swells generated by the system will begin to affect the coast
of the southwestern Gulf of Mexico today.  These swells are expected
to spread northward and eastward along much of the Gulf Coast by
early next week, and could cause life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions.  Please consult products from your local weather
office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next intermediate advisory at 100 AM CDT.
Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT.

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Forecaster Cangialosi

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10/05/24 10:00 PM

CURRENT STATUS: Tropical Storm

Location: 22.9°N 95.1°W

Maximum Winds: 45 MPH  Gusts: n/a MPH

Minimum Central Pressure: 1005 mb

Environmental Pressure: n/a

Radius of Circulation: n/a

Radius of Maximum Wind: 57 miles

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10/05/24 4:00 PM

STATUS: Tropical Storm

Location: 22.5°N 95.5°W

Maximum Winds: 40 MPH  Gusts: n/a MPH

Minimum Central Pressure: 1006 mb

Environmental Pressure: n/a

Radius of Circulation: n/a

Radius of Maximum Wind: 57 miles

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10/05/24 12:25 PM

STATUS: Tropical Storm

Location: 22.3°N 95.3°W

Maximum Winds: 40 MPH  Gusts: n/a MPH

Minimum Central Pressure: 1006 mb

Environmental Pressure: n/a

Radius of Circulation: n/a

Radius of Maximum Wind: 57 miles

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10/05/24 10:00 AM

STATUS: Invest site

Location: 22.1°N 95.1°W

Maximum Winds: 35 MPH  Gusts: n/a MPH

Minimum Central Pressure: 1007 mb

Environmental Pressure: n/a

Radius of Circulation: n/a

Radius of Maximum Wind: n/a miles

Anyone know of any small scrap recyclers that want metal and appliances for free? Our HOA has a ton of appliances on LBK and I can get them in if they have interest in this.

I know there's two gay bars, but people say mostly men are there. I can't find any events where ppl meet specifically either :/ hhh idk what to do

Everywhere i go there's traffic..is it construction or just shitty drivers cause i have never seen it this bad and ive been raised and born here my whole life.

Ok, northeast refugee here there’s one aspect of driving on Sarasota that I cannot get

Making a left turn in traffic (whether or not there’s a turning “pocket”). What I’m expecting is you come up as close as possible to the center and even start crossing over the center without interfering with oncoming traffic (of course) so that you can patiently wait for an opening. What I’m also expecting is that if someone going the other way is making a left turn at same intersection he would freaking do the same, right? Instead people here just stop on their tracks not moving an inch to the left blocking the view of the oncoming traffic making my left turn hard (and theirs)

I’ll take the hate off the air but what’s with that, has anyone else noticed it here?