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Town staff outlines new funding approach for Laguna Channel dredging after grant attempts failed
3770150 · June 11, 2025
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Summary
After unsuccessful grant attempts, town staff told the task force they are drafting a special assessment strategy, working with town attorneys and Lee County staff to estimate volumes, permitting needs and costs for Laguna Channel dredging.
Town staff reported June 11 that earlier attempts to secure outside grants for dredging canals—including FEMA funding, a Florida legislative grant effort and other sources—were not successful, and staff is preparing a new funding approach that would rely on a special assessment, legal review and community outreach.
Michael Thornton, a…
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