
Guests at a Ramada Inn in Manatee County, Florida, were evacuated as the hotel was flooded with water due to Hurricane Helene. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office reported an increasing number of road closures due to flooding and storm damage, urging residents to avoid traveling if possible, especially during the dark hours.
Manatee County, situated on Florida’s west coast, is bordered by Sarasota County to the south and Hillsborough County to the north, where the city of Tampa is located. The impact of Hurricane Helene has been felt across the region, with the Ramada Inn incident highlighting the challenges faced by residents and businesses in the area.