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County chooses hybrid boardwalk design for Englewood Beach to balance user experience and FEMA permitting
Summary
After a staff presentation of five design alternatives and cost estimates, Charlotte County commissioners directed staff to design Option 3 — limited boardwalk connectivity with ADA ramping — to improve resiliency and maximize FEMA reimbursement prospects while preserving some user views. The board emphasized modular planning so elements can be scaled down during construction.
Charlotte County commissioners on Nov. 25 directed staff to advance a hybrid design for the Inglewood Beach boardwalk and walkovers that county staff and a consultant recommended as the best balance among resiliency, permitting risk and user experience.
Tommy Scott, community services director, presented five alternatives with order‑of‑magnitude cost estimates ranging from about $172,000 (no boardwalk, natural access) to roughly $2.15 million (full‑footprint, elevated rebuild). Staff and the consultant recommended…
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