In Hurricane-Prone Florida, a New State Law Blocks Local Policies Aimed at Reducing the Impact of Disasters
Manatee County’s commissioners didn’t expect to be threatened with removal from office for considering two measures meant to enhance disaster resilience in this fast-growing county on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The measures, both amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan, were widely supported in the sizable county that stretches south from Tampa…
bubmagOctober 9, 2025