Flood zones changing in Manatee County Residents may be affected financially Find Your Flood Zone The new FEMA preliminary flood insurance rate maps (FIRM) and elevation requirements will impact ...

Bradenton and Palmetto are considering more intense coastline development while Sarasota and Manatee counties struggle with flooding concerns.

VENICE, FLA. — Sarasota residents Gloria Brady and George Castell are just two of about 100 people came attended the first of four meetings about FEMA’s new flood zone maps. “There’s a lot ...