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.

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Gulfport celebrates 25 years of Geckofest

The Gulfport Geckofest celebrates a quarter century Saturday. Considering the beating the waterfront city got from last fall’s twin hurricanes, the 25th anniversary of Gulfport’s big bash takes on even more significance.

It’s a victory party.

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