Living in Sarasota and Manatee County comes with a lot of perks, white sand beaches, incredible sunsets, and that laid-back Gulf Coast lifestyle we all love. But as any local knows, our tropical paradise has a bit of a temper. Florida isn't just the Sunshine State; it is the undisputed lightning capital of the United States. With over 1.2 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes hitting Florida every year, our electrical systems are under constant siege. If you’ve ever sat i