Pinellas beach project kicks off, but 125 owners still refuse to sign on

Pinellas beach project kicks off, but 125 owners still refuse to sign on

The $126 million Pinellas County beach renourishment project is officially set to get underway, with crews beginning work this week in Indian Shores.

Nearly $126 million beach project begins with gaps

Pinellas County has embarked on a long-awaited $125.7 million emergency beach nourishment project that encompasses most of Sand Key, Treasure Island and Upham Beach. The project’s storm damage reduction benefits surpass $10 billion. However, 125 properties will not receive sand because owners have not signed temporary construction easements. Public Works Director Kelli Hammer Levy called that a concern at an Aug. 20 Tourist Development Council m…