The Gulf Coast of Florida was immensely impacted by Milton, hitting as a Category 3 hurricane 120-mph sustained winds. See damage in cities counties.

Milton left a path of destruction throughout the state, including damaging homes, buildings, boats and other infrastructure throughout Sarasota. Here are some photos and videos that tell the story of Milton's damage in Sarasota.

During Hurricane Helene, the aquarium took on 3 feet of water along the wharf, marking the first time in the aquarium’s 30 years that water breached the wharf. With a bigger storm surge forecast for Milton, aquarium officials are expecting the first floor to take on water.