The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport sustained damage during Hurricane Milton and may not be able to reopen by Saturday. Want a hot meal? Here are some restaurants that are open after the storm. Limited access to Bird Key, Lido Key, St. Armands and Siesta Key has been restored, only for residents and business owners.

Hurricane Milton smashed into Florida’s western coast Thursday, leaving behind a brutal trail of destruction for residents in towns and communities along Florida’s Cultural Coast.

Trenton Knepp talked to NBC News' Tom Llamas about riding out Hurricane Milton in his Sarasota County home and reeling from the aftermath.