They have just ordered evacuation of Sarasota Barrier Islands (Casey Key, Siesta Key and Longboat Key) and mainland coastal areas. We are still fine - we only need to leave if the storm is predicted to be category 3 or more.

Of course all of the supermarkets are swamped with shoppers stocking up. We're doing all the normal preparations. I put the lanai furniture into the pool - so it won't blow away! We try to make sure there's nothing loose that can take flight when the wind gets strong.

With luck, the worse part will probably be losing electricity for a while - that we can deal with, we pray there isn't too much wind damage.

Thanks for all of your good wishes!