Concerns grow that John’s Pass dredging project may fall short of long-term goals

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — A long-awaited dredging project at John’s Pass is starting to wind down, but some local businesses say the work may not go far enough to prevent the problem from returning.

After more than two months of work, crews have removed thousands of cubic yards of sand from the channel — a buildup that had created dangerous currents and contributed to dozens of water rescues.

Still, some who pushed for the project say they’re both grateful and concerned…

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