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Hurricane Helene, barrier island and Pinellas County

Pinellas County barrier islands remain closed after being battered by Hurricane Helene

Pinellas County residents who live on the barrier islands and evacuated ahead of Hurricane Helene are still waiting to assess the storm damage.

Tampa Free Press on MSN · 1h

Potable Water Service To Be Shut Off On Pinellas County’s Southern Barrier Islands Due to Hurricane Helene Damage

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Pinellas County Utilities is shutting off potable water service to the southern barrier islands, including St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Tierra Verde, due to extensive damage from Hurricane Helene.

Tampa Bay Times · 1d

Hurricane Helene storm surge ‘unbelievable’ on Pinellas barrier islands

Thousands of residents along the Tampa Bay area’s beachside communities were told to leave Wednesday morning as Hurricane Helene threatened potentially record-breaking surge of more than five feet. Those who defied the orders, from St. Pete Beach north to Redington Shores, told the Tampa Bay Times it’s a decision they quickly regretted.

Boats litter streets of Treasure Island

The New York Times · 5h

At a Barrier Island in Florida, Helene Brought ‘a Solid Wall of Water’

The hurricane passed far to the north but did enough damage in St. Pete Beach that some there began realizing what a direct hit could have done.

Associated Press · 8h

Boats litter the streets of Treasure Island after Helene slammed into Florida

Residents of Treasure Island, Florida woke up to damage and flooding Friday after Helene slammed onto shore hours earlier.

Boats seen piled against homes in Treasure Island after Helene's surge devastates Florida coast

In the wake of Hurricane Helene's destructive force, the small barrier island of Treasure Island off the coast of St. Petersburg is grappling with the aftermath of widespread devastation.

ABC Action News1h

Drinking water being shut off for Pinellas barrier islands, which remain closed

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said the barrier islands in the county remain closed Friday. Sheriff's deputies will ...

Bridges to barrier islands remain closed in both Sarasota, Manatee

Sarasota Police say that all bridges to barrier islands remain closed due to Hurricane Helene storm surge and flooding.

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Search and rescue crews respond to Treasure Island after Hurricane Helene

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Officials on Treasure Island got their first look at the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on ...

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Fire Island's preservation effort documented in records donated to Stony Brook University

The Barbash sisters credit Sherman with saving the bulk of the historic records donated to Stony Brook University. Sherman’s ...

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Shrinking island, vanishing polar bears — the climate scare stories that turn out to be false

Looking back on more than 20 years of climate agitation, two themes emerge: a stubborn unwillingness by campaigners to ...

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5 Reasons To Visit Scenic St. George Island On Florida’s Gulf Coast

Island is a lesser-known, unspoiled Florida oasis where you can savor peace and quiet along its picture-perfect white sand ...

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Things to do in Fire Island this fall

T he pompom of people may have shrunk to a tassel, the symphony of sound quieted to a quartet, and the break dance of ...

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Live updates: What is the status of Siesta, Longboat, Anna Maria and other islands?

Hurricane Helene may have passed, but Sarasota and Manatee counties are still suffering from damage and flooding due to the ...

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