SARASOTA, Fla. — After historic flooding left entire neighborhoods submerged underwater, Sarasota County appears to be moving closer to solution-oriented action. Commissioners are backing a $75 ...

Homeowners say delay could leave their properties vulnerable to flooding.

Residents argue that concentrating only on the upper creek could worsen conditions downstream.

Sarasota County Public Works Director Spencer Anderson announced Monday that the community will have to go through the rest of the six-month hurricane season without major repairs to Phillippi Creek, ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off on a Federal permit to dredge a portion of the Phillippi Creek. The dredging will focus on 8 sections of the creek from Tuttle Avenue North and continue ...

Nearly a year ago Phillippi Creek overflowed its banks, flooding dozens of homes, causing hundreds to evacuate and forcing others to be rescued by boat. The creek water level also rose over bridges at ...

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Sarasota County Commissioners have directed staff to expedite efforts to prepare Phillippi Creek for the upcoming storm season, focusing on critical flood control projects in ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Sarasota man who went missing while on his way to work on Aug. 5 was found dead inside his vehicle on Monday. Jose Andino’s cellphone last pinged near Phillipi Creek, which was ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — The body found in a submerged car in Phillippi Creek has been identified as Jose Andino, who was reported missing amid Hurricane Debby's floodwaters, authorities confirmed. Andino, 67 ...

A model home built by the Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Lee Wetherington Homes recently opened in the new Rivetta on Phillippi Creek community, across from Sarasota's Riverview High School. The ...