ELLENTON, Fla. – Manatee County saw some of the harshest winds from Hurricane Milton Wednesday night as the eye wall of the storm hit the area. Cities like Ellenton and Bradenton are now suffering serious damage.
One mobile home park in Ellenton, called Tidevue, was blown apart.
“It’s sickening. I can’t function. My heads gone, it’s not there. You work all your life and retire and this is what you get,” said Kathy McGinnis, who’s entire roof was thrown from her home during the storm.
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Another Ellenton resident had her new Florida sun room, which was just renovated and finished one week ago, ripped from her home and destroyed.
“I’m still full of emotion, because it’s hard to believe. I turned the corner and thought I was dreaming. It’s so surreal and so devastating,” said Paula O’Neill.
Now, she’s thinking about moving from …