Local and federal officials have struck a deal to end a decade-long standoff over beach renourishment.
Why it matters: It puts Pinellas County in a better position to get federal funding for the next cycle of shoring up the beaches, which typically happens every five or so years.
Without federal support, the $126 million price tag for the most recent round of renourishment last year fell entirely on the county.
Renourishment widens and elevates the shoreline, helping protect homes, businesses and wildlife from storm surge like what the beaches experienced during Hurricane Helene in 2024.
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