"We certainly got the highest storm surge we've ever had in our recorded history," Tipton said. Longboat Key’s fire protection was compromised after the storm surge caused a leak in the reserve ...

High tide at Longboat Key is 3:45 a.m., adding to the storm surge and destruction on the Key. Dezzi urged residents to plan now on where to go to escape the Key and the storm, and to leave “as s ...

There is an up charge for those without the transponder in Florida's Toll-by-Plate system. For Florida and U.S. residents, ...

Find the latest updates on the storm and its effects on Sarasota and ... all of Anna Maria Island and Manatee portions of Longboat Key, as well as coastal mainland areas. The evacuation also ...

Disaster Preparedness Seminar included insights into the town’s lessons learned as well as advice from local meteorologists ...

Storm surge is anticipated to be 3 to 5 feet above the mean high ... Evacuation Level A includes all of Anna Maria Island and Manatee portions of Longboat Key, as well as coastal mainland areas. The ...