‘I get to keep my own house’: New Florida program covers 75% of cost to elevate homes
Now, a federal regulation might cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars. The FEMA 50% rule is catching some homeowners who ...
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St. Pete Beach asks for volunteers to expedite permit process
The City of St. Pete Beach must comply with FEMA’s 50% rule. It’s a complex regulation that can cost homeowners a small fortune. Essentially, if a house is in a flood zone and inspectors ...
Pinellas County leaders push for no vehicle wake flood zone legislation
Two local lawmakers have proposed legislation to slow people down if they’re driving through flood waters in order to limit ...
Thousands of Pinellas beach residents are waiting to rebuild. Here’s why.
Pinellas’ southern beach cities — Madeira Beach, Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach — still have hundreds of rebuilding ...
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Nick DiCeglie, Lindsay Cross buck partisanship with neighborhood flood safety measure
It’s heartbreaking for neighbors to stand in their doorways, praying that a vehicle driving down their street doesn’t push ...
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Last-minute contribution leads to approval of Miramar Resort boutique hotel
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — The owners of the Miramar Beach Resort narrowly received approval from the St. Pete Beach city ...