MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A man died after drowning at Holmes Beach on Saturday afternoon.
According to West Manatee Fire Rescue, the man was around 75 years old and was with his wife, who was not harmed. Officials believe the man fell victim to high surf or rip current activity.
A red flag warning will remain along Anna Maria Beaches all day Saturday.
The National Weather Service TB Ruskin issued a Rip Current Statement just before 8 a.m. Saturday that expires at 8 p.m.
West Manatee Fire Rescue warns all swimmers, even strong swimmers, to stay out of the water during red flag hazard conditions.
“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) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
