Lake Sarasota in Florida is located almost 30 miles from the Gulf Coast, generally shielding it more than coastal communities during major hurricane events. However, this certainly does not imply that this town is immune to hurricanes. The town is relatively flat in elevation and is close to several bodies of water, which could pose a significant risk of flooding, particularly from heavy rainfall associated with tropical storms or hurricanes. Given Florida's predominantly sandy soils, these conditions often result in rapid surface runoff and potential flooding. In the past 30 years, Lake Sarasota was affected by several major storms, with the most significant being Hurricane Irma in 2017. Hurricane Irma brought heavy rains and wind speeds that caused property damage and power outages. Other impactful events include Hurricane Charley in 2004 and the no-name storm or "Storm of the Century" in 1993 that caused severe flooding in the area. Historically, this region is also susceptible to indirect effects of passing storms including tropical storm force winds, even when the storm itself makes landfall elsewhere. Consequently, local residents should remain vigilant about hurricane preparedness, with a strong focus on potential flood mitigation.