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The historic Tampa neighborhood of Palmetto Beach sits just above sea level and faced flooding during Hurricane Helene.
The mayor took time to thank first responders for their "heroic" efforts during Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year.
Left: A damaged structure in Palmetto Beach. Photo: Courtesy of Tampa Bay History Center. Right: Kids sit on a toppled utility pole in Ybor City. Photo: Courtesy of Tampa Bay History Center.