FEMA going door-to-door in Manatee, Sarasota counties

FEMA going door-to-door in Manatee, Sarasota counties

Once rain from tropical storm Debby passed, Stephanie Hodges watched the water rise outside her Lakewood Ranch home. 

Once rain from tropical storm Debby passed, Stephanie Hodges watched the water rise outside her Lakewood Ranch home. 

Body found during search for missing person in Myakka River

Body found during search for missing person in Myakka River

Investigators found a body in the Myakka River during a search for a missing person, Florida Fish and Wildlife confirmed Friday.

Investigators found a body in the Myakka River during a search for a missing person, Florida Fish and Wildlife confirmed Friday.

Volunteers needed for continued support in Sarasota post-Debby

Volunteers needed for continued support in Sarasota post-Debby

Organizations in Sarasota are calling for more volunteers to help with storm cleanup in neighborhoods devastated by flooding caused by Debby.

Organizations in Sarasota are calling for more volunteers to help with storm cleanup in neighborhoods devastated by flooding caused by Debby.

Missing Sarasota man found dead inside submerged car

Missing Sarasota man found dead inside submerged car

The body of a Sarasota man who disappeared on August 5 as he was driving to work has been located inside a submerged vehicle. 

The body of a Sarasota man who disappeared on August 5 as he was driving to work has been located inside a submerged vehicle. 

Mother runs over 12-year-old daughter in car line at Booker Middle School: FHP

Mother runs over 12-year-old daughter in car line at Booker Middle School: FHP

A 12-year-old girl was flown to All Children’s Hospital Monday morning after she was run over by her mother on the first day of school, Florida Highway Patrol said.

A 12-year-old girl was flown to All Children’s Hospital Monday morning after she was run over by her mother on the first day of school, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Bay Area residents devastated by Debby can apply for financial aid through FEMA

Bay Area residents devastated by Debby can apply for financial aid through FEMA

Now a week after Debby brushed by Tampa Bay FEMA is answering the need. Many people in parts of Sarasota never anticipated this level of flooding so a lot of them don't have flood insurance which would help recoop their losses.

Now a week after Debby brushed by Tampa Bay FEMA is answering the need. Many people in parts of Sarasota never anticipated this level of flooding so a lot of them don't have flood insurance which would help recoop their losses.

Sarasota County opens resource center for residents impacted by Debby

Sarasota County opens resource center for residents impacted by Debby

It's now been almost a week since Tropical Storm Debby brushed by Tampa Bay. Still, many residents in some neighborhoods in Sarasota with flooded homes are helpless so local and state agencies are now working together to get relief to people in need by opening up multi-agency resource centers.

It's now been almost a week since Tropical Storm Debby brushed by Tampa Bay. Still, many residents in some neighborhoods in Sarasota with flooded homes are helpless so local and state agencies are now working together to get relief to people in need by opening up multi-agency resource centers.

Heavy rains from Debby inundated wastewater systems across Tampa Bay area

Heavy rains from Debby inundated wastewater systems across Tampa Bay area

The heavy rains from Debby inundated wastewater systems across the Tampa Bay area. The rain caused hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater to overflow, and water quality warnings were posted across the region.

The heavy rains from Debby inundated wastewater systems across the Tampa Bay area. The rain caused hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater to overflow, and water quality warnings were posted across the region.

Laurel Meadows residents continue questioning why they flooded as waters begin receding

Laurel Meadows residents continue questioning why they flooded as waters begin receding

Laurel Meadows in Sarasota is still dealing with flooding, but the difference in the last 24 hours is extremely noticeable. As the water recedes, residents are racing against the clock as they begin the recovery process. 

Laurel Meadows in Sarasota is still dealing with flooding, but the difference in the last 24 hours is extremely noticeable. As the water recedes, residents are racing against the clock as they begin the recovery process. 

Sarasota art studio offers kids' workshops with fun twist

Sarasota art studio offers kids' workshops with fun twist

At Children’s Art Classes Sarasota, summer workshops provide a snapshot of the studio’s school-year curriculum. Many workshops have a fun twist, like one called “Pokemon Odyssey." 

At Children’s Art Classes Sarasota, summer workshops provide a snapshot of the studio’s school-year curriculum. Many workshops have a fun twist, like one called “Pokemon Odyssey." 

Organizations helping Debby flood victims in Manatee and Sarasota counties

Organizations helping Debby flood victims in Manatee and Sarasota counties

Debby’s destruction is spread far across both Manatee and Sarasota counties. There are so many families facing the daunting task of draining their homes, cleaning up, replacing and rebuilding.

Debby’s destruction is spread far across both Manatee and Sarasota counties. There are so many families facing the daunting task of draining their homes, cleaning up, replacing and rebuilding.