SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County is racing against the clock to minimize the threat of flooding ahead of the looming hurricane season. On Tuesday, the County Commission allocated $7.5 million ...

There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another hurricane could impact the area. Kimberly Kuizon reports.

Manatee County has been working to clear ditches, drains, canals, and other waterways ahead of this hurricane season.

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There’s an effort underway in Manatee County to clear 204 miles of stormwater canals and creeks of debris before another ...

Manatee County will invest $252 million in federal disaster recovery funding in infrastructure and housing repair. The public is invited to weigh in.