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County says most island sand returned; plans to sift and redistribute remaining sand; Englewood Beach Park remains closed pending demolition and stormwater work
Summary
Charlotte County officials told the Board on Feb. 11 that most sand stockpiled after storms has been returned to beaches where permitted, and that remaining island sand will be sifted and replaced; Englewood Beach Park remains closed as staff plan demolition, dune replacement and stormwater repairs.
Charlotte County public works officials reported Feb. 11 that most sand stockpiles placed during post‑storm road clearings have been returned to shorelines where allowed, and that county crews will sift remaining island sand and place the clean sand back on Don Pedro and other damaged beaches.
Public Works Director John Elias said crews used a temporary staging site at Chadwick Park (Inglewood Beach) to receive sand and operate sifting equipment; much of that equipment has been demobilized and will be redeployed to Don Pedro so…
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