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Disaster Recovery Site - Lt. Carl Bailey Cemetery News Image

Disaster Recovery Site - Lt. Carl Bailey Cemetery Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 04/14/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

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Disaster Recovery Site - Manasota Key, Don Pedro, Knight Island Beach Erosion News Image

Disaster Recovery Site - Manasota Key, Don Pedro, Knight Island Beach Erosion Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 04/14/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

Hurricane Ian caused severe shoreline erosion at Manasota Key, Don Pedro, and Stump Pass, displacing hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sand. The dune system and seawalls were heavily damaged, exposing properties to storm risks. Additional damage affected beach fill, mangrove roots, riprap, pavilions, sidewalks, boat ramps, and docks, many of which need repair or replacement.

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Disaster Recovery Site - Southland Cemetery News Image

Disaster Recovery Site - Southland Cemetery Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 04/14/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

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Disaster Recovery Site - Tom Adams Bridge News Image

Disaster Recovery Site - Tom Adams Bridge Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 04/14/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage throughout the site, including damage to roof, exterior areas, electrical and mechanical issues, sidewalks and structure.

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Manatee Exclusion Grates

Manatee Exclusion Grates Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 04/14/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site Category: Drainage

Outfall culverts that were replaced or repaired due to hurricane damage are required to have a manatee exclusion grate installed.  These grates help prevent manatees from getting stuck in the culvert.  There are 37 culvert locations throughout the county that will have these grates installed.

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Disaster Recovery Site - Buena Vista Access Channel News Image

Disaster Recovery Site - Buena Vista Access Channel Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 04/10/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

A significant amount of sediment was pushed into the lagoon creating navigation and environmental issues.

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Disaster Recovery Site - Harbour Heights Access Channels News Image

Disaster Recovery Site - Harbour Heights Access Channels Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 04/10/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

Hurricane Ian caused land washouts and runoff into MSBU waterways, with strong tides causing shoaling that reduced water depths, restricted flow, and created navigation hazards.

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Disaster Recovery Site - Northwest Port Charlotte Access Channels News Image

Disaster Recovery Site - Northwest Port Charlotte Access Channels Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 04/10/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

Erosion washed out 150 feet of the northbound lane on David Boulevard. Repairs include replacing the roadway, driveway section, and RCP pipe miters, restoring the drainage easement, installing ditch paving or riprap, and regrading the swale with new sod.

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Disaster Recovery Site - Pirate Harbor Waterway System News Image

Disaster Recovery Site - Pirate Harbor Waterway System Disaster Recovery Project Site

Last Updated: 04/10/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

Hurricane Ian impacted MSBU waterways and caused land-based washouts and runoff into MSBU-maintained navigable waterways. Strong tidal activity also led to shoaling.

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