Water Infrastructure

They include upgrading several water pump stations throughout the city, and putting generators at all the stations while switching to generator power for all the stations right before storms hit.

Tuesday's workshop at the Sarasota County Commission is the first of multiple workshops and meetings expected this year, as changes to the $27 million stormwater department and its policies are considered.

Homes, cars and streets were flooded with rainwater for days — and even weeks — after Hurricane Milton, which overwhelmed stormwater systems.

It will help about a dozen counties prepare for future disasters.

The money — if approved by state lawmakers — would pay for things like water treatment plants, shoreline stabilization projects and seawalls.

The green bond will help Tampa tackle the problems that arise from inland flooding.

Communities receiving program grants hope improvements to their infrastructure will attract more businesses to their area.

With a burgeoning population and aging water systems, Florida will need $16.5 billion in funding over the next 20 years just to maintain its existing...