The Brief
- Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes.
- Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
- The project costs around $12 million dollars, but is fully funded by the federal government.
SARASOTA, Fla. – Crews are on site and pipes will soon be in place as renourishment begins on Lido Beach.
Parts of the beach have been disappearing dating all the way back to hurricane Ian in 2022.
The City of Sarasota said a number of benefits will come from the project.
On Lido Beach, the cold didn’t stop April Miravito from her walk, but she’s noticed some changes. …