For decades, Sarasota County leaders have wrestled with the idea of reopening Midnight Pass, an inlet that split Siesta and ...

Are they reopening? 19 Sarasota-area restaurants, resorts, and shops temporarily or permanently closed due to damage from Hurricanes Helene or Milton.

October tourism in Sarasota County bounced back from 2024, when it was affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to the latest Visit Sarasota County report. Visitor direct expenditures — the ...