NewsYourobserverMay 19, 2026Sarasota County
Sarasota County Completes First Phase of Phillippi Creek Dredging
Sarasota County has finished the first $14 million phase of a dredging project on Phillippi Creek, removing 60,000 cubic yards of sediment to improve stormwater drainage. The project, which spans from Tuttle Avenue to Beneva Road, is part of a larger effort to mitigate flooding following severe weather in 2024.
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Residents in the 56-square-mile Phillippi Creek may see improved stormwater drainage capacity as the county works to clear sediment blockages that contribute to flooding.
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