Sarasota County Awaits Federal Permit to Dredge Phillippi Creek After Significant Flooding Last Year

Dredging on Sarasota's Phillippi Creek won't happen until after hurricane season 2025

Hurricane season is here, yet one project many Sarasota residents anticipated to help curb flooding this year won't be happening as quickly as anticipated.In March, the County Commission directed staff to pursue emergency dredging for Phillippi Creek.In April, the county submitted a permit request to dredge parts of the creek.WATCH: Dredging on Sarasota's Phillippi Creek won't happen until after hurricane season 2025 Dredging on Sarasota's Phill…

Sarasota County awaits federal permit to dredge Phillippi Creek after significant flooding last year

SARASOTA COUNTY (WFLA) — In March, Sarasota County commissioners directed staff to pursue an emergency dredging project for Phillippi Creek. It's something residents who live along the creek, who experienced significant flooding last year, have been waiting for as the peak of this hurricane season inches closer. However, county officials recently learned the Army Corps of Engineers denied its application for the emergency authorization permit. N…

Sarasota County: Phillippi Creek dredging not likely to start until 2026, after permitting

A Sarasota County flood project was halted by federal regulators. Public Works Director Spencer Anderson has caught much of the ensuing heat.

Sarasota County addresses Phillippi Creek concerns as residents brace for hurricane season   - The Suncoast News & Scoop

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