New Pass dredging and Lido Beach renourishment
Summary
Celine O'Connor thanked the city for the Lido dredge but urged reevaluation of the underfilled stretch between the southern rock groins and acquisition of Ted Sperling Park from the county.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city commits to providing the necessary local funding share for state and federal beach projects.
Lido Key property owners seeking shoreline protection.
Properties near the underfilled southern groin section remain more vulnerable.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Special Joint City Commission Meeting with Town of Longboat Key - visit longboatkey.org to view live meeting - Oct 7, 2026
A new ten-year interlocal locks in the long-standing 50-50 sand share between the city and Longboat Key. Lido Beach got 300,000 cubic yards of new sand, and navigation depth in New Pass improved to five to nine feet.
City Commission (Regular) - Sep 8, 2026
The city formally backed the Lido shoreline project and inlet management plan, keeping state and county tourist-tax dollars flowing to fight erosion on Lido Key.
City Commission (Regular) - May 4, 2026
Celine O'Connor thanked the city for the Lido dredge but urged reevaluation of the underfilled stretch between the southern rock groins and acquisition of Ted Sperling Park from the county.
City Commission (Regular) - Apr 20, 2026
A condo association representative said the renourishment stopped short of Sarasota Sands despite public maps showing it would extend further, with no explanation from the city or Army Corps before equipment is pulled.
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