Sarasota officials OK $20M for flood and storm resilience projects

St. Armands Circle was several feet underwater following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
St. Armands Circle was several feet underwater following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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More than $20 million has been appropriated for two key storm resilience projects in Sarasota County. At its Aug. 26 meeting, Sarasota County commissioners approved, without discussion, $13.5 million for flood prevention work on St. Armands Key and $6.4 million to expand stormwater holding capacity at Celery Fields.

 

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