MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Over the summer, Manatee County officials installed a new lightning detection system at public pools and splash pads.
And just last week, they installed the first one at a local beach.
For the Manatee County Beach Patrol, its main job is to keep people safe, both in and out of the water. Chet Brown is the division chief for the Beach Patrol and Aquatic Safety…