Manatee County officials warn of flooding as king tides raise water levels

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County officials are warning about possible flooding as king tides push water levels higher along the coast heading into Halloween weekend, and water is already covering parts of North Shore Drive on Anna Maria Island.ABC 7’s Ellie Davis reported from across from North Shore Drive, where she said the most standing water could be seen. Residents were walking through the water Friday.Davis drove through some of the flooded sections of North Shore Drive. She said some drivers are still making their way through, moving slowly. Signs warn drivers about high water, and cars are still able to move through certain sections.Davis said the scene is not unfamiliar to residents. She said several people she spoke with who were walking or riding bikes described the sight as unfamiliar to them.One person walking in the area described the flooding.“A lot of flooding and looks like it’s coming right out of the bay, right up onto the street,” the person said. “So