Post-hurricane aid in Shore Acres reveals conflict with government resources

A line of “For Sale” signs decorates the lawns of homes in Shore Acres.

When Hurricanes Helene and Milton were projected to strike near Tampa Bay last fall, St. Petersburg homeowner Arturo Finegold and his wife jumped straight to making preparations.

In the waterside neighborhood of Shore Acres, flood vulnerability is high. So, the two quickly removed as many objects as they could from the floor, entrusting them to high ground and dark drawers before swiftly evacuating…

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