Oops, cut&pasting error. The storm hit this morning, this evening the power is still out. On Fri, 14 September 2001, Sean Donelan wrote:

Tropical storm Gabrielle hit florida this evening near Venice, FL. According to news reports approximately 500,000 people are without power. Additional people may lose power as the storm cross the state. Florida Power Corp estimates it will be late Saturday before power is restored.