Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Sarasota County announces resumption of regular recycling and solid waste pickup, with storm debris collection details pending, following delays caused by a power outage.
Phil Agnes, a Sarasota resident, maintains a positive outlook after losing two rooms of his home to a severe hurricane, marking his worst experience with natural disasters to date.
The Ringling Circus Museum will close for weeks due to roof and water damage from Hurricane Milton, while the Ca' d'Zan mansion remains largely unharmed, and the Sarasota Art Museum plans to reopen with free offerings for the community.
Over 121,000 residents in Sarasota and Manatee counties remain without power as recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton continue, with local services offering food, water, and power restoration expected by the end of Wednesday.
🚧 Accidents
The westbound span of Little Ringling Bridge has reopened for traffic, with potential eastbound inspections planned.
🎓 Education
Five Sarasota County teachers were honored with Ripple Effect Teacher Awards by the Barancik Foundation for their significant impact in education.
🌲 Environment
Hurricane Milton caused $10M in damages to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and affected SeaPort Manatee, with repairs underway for a Wednesday reopening.
The severe damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton likely means the end for a historic 1954 Florida cottage, despite the owners' efforts to preserve it.
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