The Brief
- Commissioner Tom Knight of Sarasota County wants a stormwater department and manager who can help the system and residents.
- One couple off of Bell Avenue said they’ve been asking for ditch clearing for nearly a year as the street continues to flood.
- The Sarasota County administrator is expected to present what the department could look like next month.
SARASOTA, Fla. – Residents off of Bell Avenue in Sarasota County said ditches were covered with overgrown with weeds, trees and debris before last year’s hurricane season, and it’s only gotten worse. They nearly flooded last year, and they’re not alone.
As they continue to ask for help, Sarasota County commissioners are considering a new department to tackle storm water management.
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