After 2024 Storms, Florida County Invests $125M In Beaches
After 2024 Storms, Florida County Invests $125M In Beaches
US · Published Oct 8, 2025
Pinellas County invests $125M in beach restoration after hurricane damage.
Beaches are being widened by up to 100 feet to combat coastal erosion.
Federal support is needed to protect Florida's tourism-driven coastline.
Restoring beaches after 2024 hurricane damage
Pinellas County, Florida is undertaking a significant beach restoration project, investing $125 million to recover from the extensive damage caused by Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Debby in 2024. The storms led to severe coastal erosion, threatening the region's vital tourism industry and local ecosystems.
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