Gov. DeSantis tours flood damage in Sarasota

Published 2024-08-07
Days after Hurricane Debby caused severe flooding in Sarasota, Gov. Ron DeSantis toured the damage – including a restaurant that had more than a foot of water inside just two days ago.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Saltfly
    East Sarasota County was a man made situation. They kept the water control structures closed to allow the creek to drain and in turn the waters above that rose above levels that have never been seen. Houses flooded in areas that aren’t flood zones. Have never flooded. And most aren’t insured for flood because of it. While the town drained,out east drowned. And it was caused by a decision made by the county. It just sucks that people’s homes and possessions were sacrificed by the county
  • The crazy thing is this wasn't even a hurricane and it wasn't a direct hit. We already dodged 2 bullets this summer.
  • I guess since you think these people put their heart and soul into their business so they're going to get better relief packages and relief aid or whatever but I poured my heart and soul that just having a damn job and I'm still not even to make something as simple as rent and go to the grocery store and buy and by actual food to eat
  • @tmooregolfer
    From watching several Sarasota flood videos , I think people want to know why DeSantis wasn't there months ago with funds to improve drainage .
  • @sr2291
    I dont know why anybody lives there.
  • @debbieb-c
    I wonder if he went to any of the communities that were completely devastated by the flood waters or did he just stop by the tourist restaurant and businesses?
  • @tabcan
    I'm glad he's wearing a coat. It must be freezing.
  • @markm1645
    Did he have those white rubber boots on?
  • Who just watched to see if they would show the high heels he was wearing today? You can tell by the way he was walking he had them on.
  • After Katrina, Fema auctioned off trailers for 1k each. Now they claim they're broke.
  • @waltgodsoe9111
    What has DeSatis done to mitigate the storms and flooding we know are coming, showing up after in pretty white boots isn't enough. Where is the Water Management?
  • @P2HTUSYP
    "Yes, we're not paying for that, nor for any of that. Wow - you're all fucked. Hope someone helps you." - Probably DeSantis, who failed to maintain any state structure to support Floridians.
  • IG Report Crossfire 🇬🇧 🔥 / HURRICANE 🇺🇸 🌀 Gods Wrath 🙏
  • @Me97202
    Where are his white waterproof go-go boots?
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  • @Daniel-r6q3q
    Ron DeSantis is the best governor in the United States. I am from Minnesota, we have Waltz. Worst governor in the United States !
  • @user-lf4ux7dm7g
    All these Republicans are the same. Wait for the ball to hit you in the face before raising the glove.