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Sarasota County stormwater director: Belby Creek high-spot dredge ~20% complete; phase 2 contract delayed pending permits

Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Ben Quartermain told the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners that the Belby Creek phase 1 high-spot dredge is about 20% complete and on track for mid-June, and he recommended postponing a phase 2 contract until state and federal permitting (estimated 6–9 months) is complete.

Ben Quartermain, Sarasota County stormwater director, told the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners that the Belby Creek phase 1 high-spot dredge is about 20% complete and on track to finish in mid-June. He said the county will delay a contract for phase 2 until state and federal environmental permitting is resolved.

Quartermain opened his monthly update by saying, “We’re adding staff and and equipment to increase our maintenance level of service like requested.” He said the department has engaged contractor Steve Swaz to review…

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