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Thunderstorm winds downed power lines lines across four homes near the intersection of South Tuttle Avenue and Woods Street.
Local utility reported numerous trees and power lines down.
Lightning struck power line and left 3,500 people without power for 90 minutes.
A local utility company reported thunderstorm winds downed numerous large trees and power lines over a broad area of northeast Sarasota county, mainly east of Interstate 75, between State Road 780 (Fruitville Road) and State Road 72.
The Sarasota sheriffs department reported that thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees and power lines near the intersection of Hope Street and Swift Road in Sarasota.
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Don't Invite Foodborne Illnesses to the Holiday Table | Florida Department of Health in Pasco
Share holiday meals with relatives, friends, and neighbors, but don’t invite foodborne illnesses to the table. That’s why your West Central Florida County Health Departments serving Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties want to ensure your holiday feast is one to remember for all the right reasons.
How to track power outages from Tropical Storm Nicole | WUSF Public Media
Officials say that wind and related damage could trigger power outages during this latest storm, although it may not be widespread.
Tropical Storm Nicole updates in Sarasota and Manatee counties: SRQ wind gusts to 51 mph | Sarasota | Your Observer
Forecasters envision 35-40 mph winds and the potential for some storm surge.
Tropical Storm Nicole path: Sarasota, Manatee weather effects
Live updates tracking effects of Hurricane Nicole in the Sarasota and Manatee area.
How to Protect Your Wine From Heat, Power Outages and Earthquakes (Yes, Earthquakes) - WSJ Powered by Dow Jones
Proper storage can help keep your collection safe, while insurance provides backup in case bottles become damaged
Tropical Storm Nicole: Transit Services Paused, Schools Closed | Sarasota, FL Patch
Tropical Storm Nicole: Transit Services Paused, Schools Closed - Sarasota, FL - With Tropical Storm Nicole hitting FL, Sarasota County schools have closed, transit services and Hurricane Ian debris pick-up paused.
At least 4 deaths as Tropical Storm Nicole hits FL, 150K power outages | Florida News | miamitimesonline.com
After making landfall early Thursday morning near Vero Beach as a Category 1 hurricane, producing strong winds, dangerous storm surge and pounding waves along the east coast, Nicole is once
Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Moody Lake | Florida Department of Health in Pasco
Pasco County, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Moody Lake. This is in response to a water sample taken on November 2, 2022. The public should exercise caution in and around Moody Lake.
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Sarasota, Florida
| City | Sarasota |
| County | Sarasota |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 34230, 34231, 34232, 34233, 34234, 34235, 34236, 34237, 34238, 34239 |
Gulf Gate area. Bowline Dr., Kenmore dr, Blue water, praire about 80 homes without power.
Kenmore drive odd number homes only ,without power. even numbers only lost power for a couple hours.
Yeah our power has been out this is the fifth day now five houses down from Fruitville Road Sarasota Florida 34232 no power my whole neighborhood and there's no flooding no down trees I don't understand why they can't fix and we've drove around I mean they've been here for days they're staging area is right down the road at robarts arena I don't know why I think there might be one power line that blew off the rest of them are still there and there's no damage to the pole or the rest of it and they were here at 3:30 this morning five big boom trucks all up and down my road on Houle ave Sarasota Florida 34232 and they were here for about an hour and then they left and now it's 12 hours later since they left here and we still don't have power
dudley street power out
Power out on Williamsburg Street 34231