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Commissioners approve phased Phillippi Creek dredging agreements and ask staff to pursue expedited federal permits
Summary
The board approved interlocal agreements with WCIND and related consent items to perform an expedited high-spot dredge and a longer phase‑2 dredge up to Beniva; staff said expedited work could begin within 30–60 days if Army Corps permits are obtained, and the county will pursue coordination with the Corps and deploy maintenance activities that do not require permits.
Sarasota County commissioners voted on May 5 to approve interlocal agreements and related documents enabling a two-phase dredging strategy for Phillippi Creek.
Staff described the plan as two parallel efforts: an expedited "high-spot" phase using an Army Corps emergency/expedited review to remove specific shoals identified after storm events, and a Phase 2 program to reclassify the…
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