- Heavy rains caused widespread flooding in parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties.
- A flood warning was issued for both counties until midnight.
- Video above shows flooding near US 301 at Main Street just before 7 p.m.
“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.
Lawmaker looks to ban HOAs
