- April 17, 2024
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The town of Longboat Key will hold a grand re-opening ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of a $2 million sand and groin project at the North Shore Road beach access 10 a.m. June 30.
The $2 million project included the construction of two groins, also known as coastal erosion management structures, to help hold sand on the shore and the placement of 9,300 cubic yards of beach-compatible sand from the center of the state via dump trucks that was put in and around the groins.
Construction of the project began in November 2014 after state and federal permits were received in March 2012. The project's construction was originally tied up because of challenges to permits made by Manatee County residents, including Joe McClash, a former Manatee County commissioner.
The town's northernmost beach access is popular with beachgoers because it provides pedestrian access to Beer Can Island
The public is open to attend the celebration at 100 North Shore Road, which will include members of the Longboat Key Town Commission oficially opening the beach access.
Contact Kurt Schultheis at [email protected].