PALMETTO, Fla. — A powerful Sunday afternoon thunderstorm caused significant damage at the Shadow Brook Mobile Home Park, leading to a quick response from multiple agencies.
Public Safety Director Jodie Fiske from the Manatee County Public Safety Department (MCPSD) was the first to arrive on the scene, managing the response efforts to the damage reported.
Emergency Management supplied over 30 tarps to protect affected homes, while Public Works and the North River Fire District worked to clear road debris and secure the two houses that suffered the most extensive damage.
Drones were deployed by Southern Manatee Fire Rescue to survey the storm damage from the air, and Veterans Services Deputy Director Travis Adams assessed the needs of homeowners, pledging to provide ongoing support.
“We are grateful to all of the teams who came out, provided support and care to the homeowners and community members affected by the thunderstorms,” said the MCPSD in a public statement.
Manatee County Public Safety Department
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) suggests reconsidering the relevance of homeowners associations (HOAs) as residents increasingly voice concerns over rising fees, costly legal disputes, and even arrests linked to HOA conflicts. He stated his intention to explore legislative action aimed at abolishing HOAs across the state during the next session.
Lawmaker looks to ban HOAs
Key Information
- Location: Shadow Brook Mobile Home Park, Palmetto, FL
- Event: Thunderstorms causing damage to multiple homes
- Response: Coordinated by Manatee County Public Safety Director Jodie Fiske
- Support Provided: 30+ tarps, clearing of debris, and damage assessment
- Lawmaker’s Proposal: Rep. Juan Carlos Porras is considering legislation to abolish HOAs in Florida
Article original publish date: 2025-08-25 01:38:00
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