I heard some lady on the news say the same thing...she was howling mad.
Here it comes: Governor and Presidnet Bush failed to warn us. Guaranteed.
Well, Jeb Bush was on TV at about 10:30 on Friday AM telling the entire state if you are under a mandatory evacuation notice, get out now, don't wait any longer.
The folks in Punta Gorda (barrier islands, mobile homes, low lying areas) were ordered to evacuate on Thursday at 3PM.
Now as to the unexpected path of the storm up the middle of the state, there's lots of damage, but if you live in Florida you know you may have to deal with hurricanes, and better pay close attention when one's coming. But loss of property can't be prevented in a hurricane.
As one local forecaster said yesterday, I have an AMS after my name, not a GOD.
Same goes with the governor, he's a good guy, but he's not GOD.
People in Pinellas County are complaining because they WERE warned and nothing happened. Me, I was prepared and am thankful we were spared the brunt of the storm. Today has been worse with almost hourly tornado warnings because of large thunderstorms.