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Suncoast officials testing water quality post-Debby
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hurricane Debby’s record breaking rainfall and flooding is still having effects on the Suncoast—in the form of adverse water quality. According to Suncoast Waterkeeper Executive Director Abbey Tyrna, several tens of millions of gallons of sewage were expelled into local waterways, contaminating Palma Sola Bay and other bodies of water.
Sarasota County inspecting stormwater system after significant flooding from Debby
As some families work to begin the rebuilding of their flood-damaged homes in the Laurel Meadows neighborhood, county officials are working to get to the bottom of the significant flooding that took days to recede in the area.
FEMA going door-to-door in Manatee, Sarasota counties
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. - Once rain from tropical storm Debby passed, Stephanie Hodges watched the water rise outside her Lakewood Ranch home. "The irony of it was it happened when it wasn’t even raining outside. So there was no rain when this was happening so the water was coming up, the water was overflowing," she said.
Sarasota County, city makes preparations for Florida Primary Election as Debby impacts linger
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — With only a few more hours before the polls open for election day at this year's August primaries, Hurricane Debby's challenges are not getting in the way in Sarasota County. Despite disrupting many Sarasota families, Debby's impact in the election was minimal according to the...
Charlie’s Choice: Enzo is waiting for you at HSSC
SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) — On this week’s “Charlie’s Choice,” SNN is spotlighting another lovable dog in need of a forever home. A mixed-breed dog named Enzo is hoping to find his match at the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC). Enzo is a 4-year-old bundle...
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