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Photos: Sarasota and Manatee counties assess damage from Hurricane Milton

Oct. 9, 2024Updated Oct. 13, 2024, 10:33 a.m. ET
Ed Eckert looks at the frame of his next door neighbor's trailer at Shady Haven Mobile Home Park on Saturday morning in Englewood, Florida following Hurricane Milton. Eckert said his neighbor used to joke that his trailer would protect Eckert's if there were ever a big storm. He was partially correct. The neighbor's trailer, pictured, was completely destroyed leaving only the frame, while Eckert's trailer was mostly intact, but gutted and pushed twelve feet inland by the storm surge.
Ed Eckert looks at the frame of his next door neighbor's trailer at Shady Haven Mobile Home Park on Saturday morning in Englewood, Florida following Hurricane Milton. Eckert said his neighbor used to joke that his trailer would protect Eckert's if there were ever a big storm. He was partially correct. The neighbor's trailer, pictured, was completely destroyed leaving only the frame, while Eckert's trailer was mostly intact, but gutted and pushed twelve feet inland by the storm surge.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Ed Eckert surveys his neighborhood Saturday at Shady Haven Mobile Home Park in Englewood, Florida following Hurricane Milton. Eckert said he spent last winter remodeling his trailer and was looking forward to enjoying it this winter. He had just finished cleaning up from Hurricane Helene when Hurricane Milton came along two weeks later and moved his entire trailer, at left, twelve feet inland. His neighbor's trailer was completely destroyed.
Ed Eckert surveys his neighborhood Saturday at Shady Haven Mobile Home Park in Englewood, Florida following Hurricane Milton. Eckert said he spent last winter remodeling his trailer and was looking forward to enjoying it this winter. He had just finished cleaning up from Hurricane Helene when Hurricane Milton came along two weeks later and moved his entire trailer, at left, twelve feet inland. His neighbor's trailer was completely destroyed.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
This home on W. Bay St. in Englewood, Florida, had a unobstructed view of Lemon Bay since the 1940's. Storm surge from Hurricane Milton tore through the structure.
This home on W. Bay St. in Englewood, Florida, had a unobstructed view of Lemon Bay since the 1940's. Storm surge from Hurricane Milton tore through the structure.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Storm surge from Hurricane Milton destroyed this home with a view of Lemon Bay on Winson Ave. in Englewood, Florida.
Storm surge from Hurricane Milton destroyed this home with a view of Lemon Bay on Winson Ave. in Englewood, Florida.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Englewood residents stop at a road block on Beach Rd. to ask National Guard members and Charlotte County Sheriff's Deputies about getting access to their homes and businesses on Manasota Key following Hurricane Milton. As of noon Saturday, access to the barrier island was still closed.
Englewood residents stop at a road block on Beach Rd. to ask National Guard members and Charlotte County Sheriff's Deputies about getting access to their homes and businesses on Manasota Key following Hurricane Milton. As of noon Saturday, access to the barrier island was still closed.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Dustin Saylor and his girlfriend, Kayla Kolomick, talk with Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputy Dave Imbruno Saturday at a road block on Beach Rd. leading out to Manasota Key. Saylor and Kolomick rode out the first half storm on their houseboat on Lemon Bay, before making it to land in a dingy and getting evacuated.
Dustin Saylor and his girlfriend, Kayla Kolomick, talk with Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputy Dave Imbruno Saturday at a road block on Beach Rd. leading out to Manasota Key. Saylor and Kolomick rode out the first half storm on their houseboat on Lemon Bay, before making it to land in a dingy and getting evacuated.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Members of the Florida Army National Guard's 53rd Brigade Support Battalion from Haines City, Florida, pass out emergency supplies Saturday afternoon at a Sarasota County Neighborhood Point of Distribution at the Englewood Sports Complex. Residents impacted by Hurricane Milton could receive water, tarps, food and ice while supplies last.
Members of the Florida Army National Guard's 53rd Brigade Support Battalion from Haines City, Florida, pass out emergency supplies Saturday afternoon at a Sarasota County Neighborhood Point of Distribution at the Englewood Sports Complex. Residents impacted by Hurricane Milton could receive water, tarps, food and ice while supplies last.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Zack Goodell and other members of the Florida Army National Guard's 53rd Brigade Support Battalion from Haines City, Florida, pass out emergency supplies Saturday afternoon at a Sarasota County Neighborhood Point of Distribution at the Englewood Sports Complex. Residents impacted by Hurricane Milton could receive water, tarps, food and ice while supplies last.
Zack Goodell and other members of the Florida Army National Guard's 53rd Brigade Support Battalion from Haines City, Florida, pass out emergency supplies Saturday afternoon at a Sarasota County Neighborhood Point of Distribution at the Englewood Sports Complex. Residents impacted by Hurricane Milton could receive water, tarps, food and ice while supplies last.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Long lines of people of all ages waited at the Wawa gas station on Fruitville road near Lime Ave. Friday afternoon about 3 PM to fill up gas cans after Hurricane Milton hit the area Wednesday evening. There were approximately 80 people in line at this point just to fill gas cans and there was also a long line of cars waiting to fill their cars. One person was heard to say there was a four-hour wait to get gas.
Long lines of people of all ages waited at the Wawa gas station on Fruitville road near Lime Ave. Friday afternoon about 3 PM to fill up gas cans after Hurricane Milton hit the area Wednesday evening. There were approximately 80 people in line at this point just to fill gas cans and there was also a long line of cars waiting to fill their cars. One person was heard to say there was a four-hour wait to get gas.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHRIS MIKULA, PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHRIS MIKULA
Trailer Estates in Bradenton had widespread damage, mostly to carports and roofs.
Trailer Estates in Bradenton had widespread damage, mostly to carports and roofs.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Florida Power & Light crews work to restore power in the Village Green neighborhood, at Village Green Dr. and Brunswick Ln., in Sarasota Friday night. Power was restored to homes in Village Green less than 48 hours after they initially lost power as Hurricane Milton approached the area.
Florida Power & Light crews work to restore power in the Village Green neighborhood, at Village Green Dr. and Brunswick Ln., in Sarasota Friday night. Power was restored to homes in Village Green less than 48 hours after they initially lost power as Hurricane Milton approached the area.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
During Helene a lithium battery in a golf cart started on fire and West Manatee Fire Rescue was unable to respond due to the flooding conditions of the hurricane on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
During Helene a lithium battery in a golf cart started on fire and West Manatee Fire Rescue was unable to respond due to the flooding conditions of the hurricane on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The historic Anna Maria Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island also took a hit.
The historic Anna Maria Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island also took a hit.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The historic Anna Maria Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island also took a hit.
The historic Anna Maria Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island also took a hit.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The historic Anna Maria Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island also took a hit.
The historic Anna Maria Pier on the north end of Anna Maria Island also took a hit.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Residences belongings from hurricane Helene's flooding are still along the streets on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Residences belongings from hurricane Helene's flooding are still along the streets on the north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the North end of Anna Maria Island.
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the North end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the North end of Anna Maria Island.
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the North end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the North end of Anna Maria Island.
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the North end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the North end of Anna Maria Island.
Here's what's left of the Rod and Reel Pier on the North end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The historic Anna Maria City Pier also took a big hit.
The historic Anna Maria City Pier also took a big hit.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The historic Anna Maria City Pier also took a big hit.
The historic Anna Maria City Pier also took a big hit.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The historic Anna Maria City Pier also took a big hit.
The historic Anna Maria City Pier also took a big hit.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Anna Maria Island's Bayfront Park is being used as a central location to collect all the flooded items/trash on the north end of the Island.
Anna Maria Island's Bayfront Park is being used as a central location to collect all the flooded items/trash on the north end of the Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
First responders monitored a small brush fire started by large tree fell on a house in east Manatee County during Hurricane Milton, taking utility lines down during the fall.
First responders monitored a small brush fire started by large tree fell on a house in east Manatee County during Hurricane Milton, taking utility lines down during the fall.
Jesse Mendoza/Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Windows on the Sarasota Private Trust Company at Ringling Blvd. and S. Pineapple Ave. in Sarasota were broken out my Hurricane Milton. Sarasota Police closed the street and sidewalk Friday when glass shards began falling from the building.
Windows on the Sarasota Private Trust Company at Ringling Blvd. and S. Pineapple Ave. in Sarasota were broken out my Hurricane Milton. Sarasota Police closed the street and sidewalk Friday when glass shards began falling from the building.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sarasota Police close part of the traffic circle Friday at Ringling Blvd. and S. Pineapple Ave. after glass shards Started falling from the Sarasota Private Trust Company building, damaged by Hurricane Milton.
Sarasota Police close part of the traffic circle Friday at Ringling Blvd. and S. Pineapple Ave. after glass shards Started falling from the Sarasota Private Trust Company building, damaged by Hurricane Milton.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Steve Hebenstreit uses a piece of vinyl fence to scrape sand off the steps of his unit at Sea Crest on Siesta Key on Friday. Hebenstreit said he did not get water inside this unit from Hurricane Milton, but two weeks earlier, storm surge from Hurricane Helene did flood the apartment. He added that the sidewalk had just been cleared of sand, in time for Hurricane Milton to cover it again with about 18 inched of sand from the beach.
Steve Hebenstreit uses a piece of vinyl fence to scrape sand off the steps of his unit at Sea Crest on Siesta Key on Friday. Hebenstreit said he did not get water inside this unit from Hurricane Milton, but two weeks earlier, storm surge from Hurricane Helene did flood the apartment. He added that the sidewalk had just been cleared of sand, in time for Hurricane Milton to cover it again with about 18 inched of sand from the beach.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sand pushed ashore by Hurricane Milton surrounds and most likely fills the pool at the Ten35 condominium on Crescent Beach on Siesta Key in Sarasota.
Sand pushed ashore by Hurricane Milton surrounds and most likely fills the pool at the Ten35 condominium on Crescent Beach on Siesta Key in Sarasota.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sand pushed ashore by Hurricane Milton fills a hot tub at the Ten35 condominium on Crescent Beach on Siesta Key in Sarasota.
Sand pushed ashore by Hurricane Milton fills a hot tub at the Ten35 condominium on Crescent Beach on Siesta Key in Sarasota.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Clean-up begins again Friday after Hurricane Milton for store owners at a shopping center at Midnight Pass Rd. and Old Stickney Point Rd. on Siesta Key in Sarasota. Business owners were still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene which affected the area just two weeks earlier.
Clean-up begins again Friday after Hurricane Milton for store owners at a shopping center at Midnight Pass Rd. and Old Stickney Point Rd. on Siesta Key in Sarasota. Business owners were still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene which affected the area just two weeks earlier.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Utility workers begin repairs on traffic lights at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Rd. in Sarasota following landfall of Hurricane Milton.
Utility workers begin repairs on traffic lights at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Rd. in Sarasota following landfall of Hurricane Milton.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Utility workers begin repairs on traffic lights at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Rd. in Sarasota following landfall of Hurricane Milton.
Utility workers begin repairs on traffic lights at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Rd. in Sarasota following landfall of Hurricane Milton.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Blackhawk helicopters were seen up and down the Islands. Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Blackhawk helicopters were seen up and down the Islands. Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Bradenton Beach takes another hit with Hurricane Milton leaving behind more damage to the beach houses, buildings, docks, trees and more.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The Manatee Community Foundation provided 45 grants in 2024 supporting hurricane relief. "Now, more than ever, Manatee needs the strength of its community foundation," board chairman Bob Turner said.
The Manatee Community Foundation provided 45 grants in 2024 supporting hurricane relief. "Now, more than ever, Manatee needs the strength of its community foundation," board chairman Bob Turner said.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
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Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Once again Manatee County's village of Cortez was hit by another Hurricane named Milton leaving behind more new debris and more damage to buildings/homes/docks and trees.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A beach-goer finds a spot next to a lifeguard station that did not survive the storm surge at Venice Beach following Hurricane Milton in Venice, Florida.
A beach-goer finds a spot next to a lifeguard station that did not survive the storm surge at Venice Beach following Hurricane Milton in Venice, Florida.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A worker with MasTec Utility Services repairs communication lines for Comcast along U.S. 41 near Blackburn Point Rd. in Osprey, Florida on Thursday following Hurricane Milton.
A worker with MasTec Utility Services repairs communication lines for Comcast along U.S. 41 near Blackburn Point Rd. in Osprey, Florida on Thursday following Hurricane Milton.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A contractor contemplates how to begin demolishing the damaged roof of a home Thursday on Tarpon Center Dr. in Venice, Florida following Hurricane Milton.
A contractor contemplates how to begin demolishing the damaged roof of a home Thursday on Tarpon Center Dr. in Venice, Florida following Hurricane Milton.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A boat hangs from a boat lift in Venice Bay Mobile Home Park in Venice, Florida on Thursday following Hurricane Milton.
A boat hangs from a boat lift in Venice Bay Mobile Home Park in Venice, Florida on Thursday following Hurricane Milton.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Hurricane shutters at Calico Corners in Osprey, Florida have seen their share of hurricanes, going back to Hurricane Charley in 2004 and the latest Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane shutters at Calico Corners in Osprey, Florida have seen their share of hurricanes, going back to Hurricane Charley in 2004 and the latest Hurricane Milton.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A concrete block wall fell on a pickup truck on Hammond Pl. in Sarasota as Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota overnight.
A concrete block wall fell on a pickup truck on Hammond Pl. in Sarasota as Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota overnight.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Storm surge from Hurricane Milton demolished much of the railing on the Venice Municipal Pier, which is at Brohard Beach, along with the restaurant Sharky’s on the Pier and the Venice Municipal Fishing Pier.
Storm surge from Hurricane Milton demolished much of the railing on the Venice Municipal Pier, which is at Brohard Beach, along with the restaurant Sharky’s on the Pier and the Venice Municipal Fishing Pier.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF VENICE
Jet Mobile Home Park in Palmetto is still a ghost town following Hurricane Milton due to resident evacuations. Walls of the homes have fallen, and personal belongings are strewn throughout the park on Thursday, Oct. 10.
Jet Mobile Home Park in Palmetto is still a ghost town following Hurricane Milton due to resident evacuations. Walls of the homes have fallen, and personal belongings are strewn throughout the park on Thursday, Oct. 10.
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A boat pushed onto land by the storm surge from Hurricane Milton, partially blocks the entrance to Bayfront Park in Sarasota on Thursday morning.
A boat pushed onto land by the storm surge from Hurricane Milton, partially blocks the entrance to Bayfront Park in Sarasota on Thursday morning.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
People curious to see what kind of damage Hurricane Milton caused, walk past a yacht and a pontoon boat washed up on shore at Bayfront Park following landfall of Hurricane Milton overnight in Sarasota, Florida.
People curious to see what kind of damage Hurricane Milton caused, walk past a yacht and a pontoon boat washed up on shore at Bayfront Park following landfall of Hurricane Milton overnight in Sarasota, Florida.
Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A capsized boat is seen from the Bradenton Riverwalk, by the fishing pier, the morning after Hurricane Milton struck.
A capsized boat is seen from the Bradenton Riverwalk, by the fishing pier, the morning after Hurricane Milton struck.
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Caddy's in Bradenton after Hurricane Milton.
Caddy's in Bradenton after Hurricane Milton.
Brittany Misencik
Janet Flores and her brother-in-law Vennie Flores try to remove a tree blocking her garage in Palmetto Thursday morning.
Janet Flores and her brother-in-law Vennie Flores try to remove a tree blocking her garage in Palmetto Thursday morning.
Brittany Misencik
Sarasota Retina Institute on Bee Ridge Road suffered major damage from Hurricane Milton.
Sarasota Retina Institute on Bee Ridge Road suffered major damage from Hurricane Milton.
Derek Gilliam / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Several members of the Florida National Guard clear Lockwood Ridge Road just south of Bee Ridge Road at about 9 a.m. Thursday morning. Sgt. John Hare said the guardsmen with him were from Eustis and stayed at Riverview High School with what he believed to be his entire battalion during Hurricane Milton’s landfall.
Several members of the Florida National Guard clear Lockwood Ridge Road just south of Bee Ridge Road at about 9 a.m. Thursday morning. Sgt. John Hare said the guardsmen with him were from Eustis and stayed at Riverview High School with what he believed to be his entire battalion during Hurricane Milton’s landfall.
Derek Gilliam / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A large sailboat washed up on the shore along Sarasota Bay next to North Tamiami Trail during Hurricane Milton Thursday evening as storm surge and hurricane force winds hit the area. Showing just how much power, high wind and waves can produce. The beached sailboat, named Angel's Wings was a popular attraction for passersby out checking out the local hurricane damage along Sarasota Bay.
A large sailboat washed up on the shore along Sarasota Bay next to North Tamiami Trail during Hurricane Milton Thursday evening as storm surge and hurricane force winds hit the area. Showing just how much power, high wind and waves can produce. The beached sailboat, named Angel's Wings was a popular attraction for passersby out checking out the local hurricane damage along Sarasota Bay.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHRIS MIKULA
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Getting ready to help fix the City of Holmes Beach sign, incident commander Jim DeVisser, of the Texas A&M Forest Service, that is here to help out on north Anna Maria Island.
Getting ready to help fix the City of Holmes Beach sign, incident commander Jim DeVisser, of the Texas A&M Forest Service, that is here to help out on north Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The Sandbar restaurant on the north end of Anna Maria Island shown after Hurricane Milton.
The Sandbar restaurant on the north end of Anna Maria Island shown after Hurricane Milton.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Here are some scenes of the devastation around north end of Anna Maria Island.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
As the people were in line waiting a gasoline tanker, semi truck with 9,000 gallons of gasoline pulled in to deliver another load of fuel. The tanker driver said he left this morning from Tampa area about 2:30 in the morning to go to Jacksonville to pick up the load because the Port of Tampa was closed. And he was just getting to the gas station at about 3:00 in the afternoon on Thursday.
As the people were in line waiting a gasoline tanker, semi truck with 9,000 gallons of gasoline pulled in to deliver another load of fuel. The tanker driver said he left this morning from Tampa area about 2:30 in the morning to go to Jacksonville to pick up the load because the Port of Tampa was closed. And he was just getting to the gas station at about 3:00 in the afternoon on Thursday.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHRIS MIKULA, PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHRIS MIKULA
Long lines of people of all ages waited at the Wawa gas station on Fruitville road near Lime Ave. Friday afternoon about 3 PM to fill up gas cans after Hurricane Milton hit the area Wednesday evening. There were approximately 80 people in line at this point just to fill gas cans and there was also a long line of cars waiting to fill their cars. One person was heard to say there was a four-hour wait to get gas.
Long lines of people of all ages waited at the Wawa gas station on Fruitville road near Lime Ave. Friday afternoon about 3 PM to fill up gas cans after Hurricane Milton hit the area Wednesday evening. There were approximately 80 people in line at this point just to fill gas cans and there was also a long line of cars waiting to fill their cars. One person was heard to say there was a four-hour wait to get gas.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHRIS MIKULA, PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHRIS MIKULA
Trailer Estates in Bradenton had widespread damage, mostly to carports and roofs.
Trailer Estates in Bradenton had widespread damage, mostly to carports and roofs.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Trailer Estates in Bradenton had widespread damage, mostly to carports and roofs.
Trailer Estates in Bradenton had widespread damage, mostly to carports and roofs.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Trailer Estates in Bradenton had widespread damage, mostly to carports and roofs.
Trailer Estates in Bradenton had widespread damage, mostly to carports and roofs.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Trailer Estates in Bradenton had widespread damage, mostly to carports and roofs.
Trailer Estates in Bradenton had widespread damage, mostly to carports and roofs.
Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Thomas Bender / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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