Midnight Pass opened after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota on Oct. 9. The pass, which has been closed since 1983, opened slightly during Hurricane Helene, and then Milton opened it so boats can now pass through.
Cooper and Jackson McCoy do handstands at Midnight Pass several weeks ago, prior to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. At the time, the pass, which is behind them, was closed off between Little Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Photo by Jenna McCoy
The day after Hurricane Milton, which punched a hole at Midnight Pass large enough for boats to pass through.
Photo by Tara Ritchie
A boat passes through Midnight Pass the day after Hurricane Milton.
Photo by Adam Robinson
Midnight Pass looking from the north side of the shore to the south.
Photo by Adam Robinson
The day after prompted boaters in the community to see Milton's work.
Photo by Raffilena Hamilton
Riley Hamilton and Chip Jackson pose in front of the newly created Midnight Pass.
Photo by Raffilena Hamilton
Claire Little celebrates the opening at Midnight Pass.
Photo by Christopher Little
Another angle of Midnight Pass looking from the north to the south.
Photo by Christopher Little
A photo taken by a drone flying over Midnight Pass.
Image courtesy of Sarasota Drone Guy
A closer look of Midnight Pass via a drone.
Image courtesy of Sarasota Drone Guy
Porter, Stella and Jackson McCoy checking out the new Midnight Pass.
Photo by Jenna McCoy
A bird flying over Midnight Pass on Oct. 11.
Photo by Marielena Logan
Midnight Pass on Thursday, Oct. 17 looking from Little Sarasota Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricanes Helene and Milton opened up the pass after it was closed in 1983.
Photo by Michael Harris
Midnight Pass on Thursday, Oct. 17 looking from the Gulf of Mexico to the Little Sarasota Bay. Hurricanes Helene and Milton opened up the pass after it was closed in 1983.
