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Sarasota County approves Phase 2 of Phillippi Creek dredge, citing modest flood-stage gains and long permitting
Summary
The Sarasota County Commission voted 5–0 to proceed with a Phase 2 "maximum allowable" dredge of Phillippi Creek, accepting the stormwater director’s recommendation to pursue permitting, procure a contractor and use resilient SRQ funds; staff estimated Phase 2 at $24–$26 million.
The Sarasota County Commission on Friday voted unanimously to move forward with Phase 2 of a "maximum allowable dredge" project for Phillippi Creek, accepting the recommendation of the county’s stormwater director to pursue permitting and contracting toward a year‑end start.
Ben, the county’s stormwater director, told commissioners the project would restore the creek to conditions roughly matching surveys from about 2000 by removing roughly 25 years of accumulated sediment. "We're attempting to restore the creek to a condition that existed in approximately 2000," Ben said, describing benefits that include improved creek habitat, increased conveyance efficiency and navigational gains. He added the work will create sediment sumps so future maintenance and removal of…
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