The aftermath of Hurricane Milton has left many Florida Gulf Coast beaches closed to the public, just weeks before the start of the snowbird season. The hurricane caused extensive devastation, with coastal homes swamped by sand and water, resulting in tens of billions of dollars in privately insured losses along the Gulf Coast.
Restaurants and shops in the St. Armands Circle district of Sarasota were flooded, while the dominant performing arts hall in Sarasota is closed until January due to significant damage. Debris from the storms litters Gulf Coast roads, hampering recovery efforts.
