Lido Beach Renourishment

St. Armands residents have chosen this island for many reasons, not least of which is the proximity to Lido Beach. Though the beach is obviously on Lido Key and not our own, to St. Armands residents it is the beach that we call home. Our Association made a financial contribution to the Lido Beach Renourishment efforts being led by the Lido Key Residents Association.

May 19, 2014

Observer Article: St. Armands residents take stand on renourishment

May 22, 2014

Observer Article: St. Armands, Siesta groups make waves about project renourishment

January 29, 2024

Excerpt from email from City Engineer to Lido Key Residents Association: Regarding the upcoming beach renourishment, I am pleased to inform you that we are on track to execute the Lido Beach Renourishment concurrently with the Lido Beach Dunes Project. This is scheduled for late 2024 and early 2025, in collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Rest assured, we are committed to keeping the community informed as we progress with this vital initiative.

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June 11, 2024

Excerpt from email from City Engineer to Lido Key Residents Association:

Currently, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has submitted the necessary permit to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Upon its approval, the USACE, in coordination with the City of Sarasota, plans to commence the beach renourishment in the summer of 2025. The sand source will be from the New Pass Federal Channel borrow due to a channel maintenance dredging project.

Additionally, following the renourishment, the City will undertake a dune restoration project to enhance the beach's resilience further.

July 9, 2025

City of Sarasota Press Release: Lido Beach renourishment to begin late 2025

Sarasota, FL: The City of Sarasota, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Sarasota County, will begin a comprehensive coastal protection project to restore and fortify Lido Beach. Beach renourishment is estimated to begin late 2025, with construction of a new vegetative dune system south of the Lido Beach Pavilion for additional resiliency anticipated to begin in late 2026.
Lido Beach has experienced accelerated shoreline degradation due to the cumulative impacts of multiple hurricanes. This critical infrastructure project, paid for by $12 million in federal funding, will restore 1.2 miles of eroded shoreline and improve resiliency by depositing 200,000 - 300,000 cubic yards of sand sourced locally from the dredging of New Pass.
“The renourishment of Lido Beach will not only improve the area for residents and visitors but also increase the resiliency of our coastal community,” said Mayor Liz Alpert. “We thank our local, state, and federal partners for working alongside us in fortifying Lido Beach against sea level rise, tropical weather, and future climate impacts.”
Lido Beach will remain open for the duration of the project. Sections of the beach may be temporarily inaccessible as renourishment takes place. Signage will be posted notifying the public of temporary closures.
Minimizing impacts to beachgoers and wildlife is a top priority. Coordination with Mote Marine Laboratory and the Sarasota Audubon Society has helped guide the renourishment plan to reduce environmental and wildlife impacts, and the project has been timed to take place outside of shorebird nesting season and sea turtle nesting season, which ends Oct. 31.
Renourishment of Lido Beach is estimated to be complete in early 2026. The vegetative dune system, providing added protection against erosion and weather impacts, is anticipated to be complete by spring 2027.
The City of Sarasota appreciates U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and U.S. Rep. Greg Steube for their advocacy in ensuring that Lido Beach remains a top priority for federal shoreline investment, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Lido Key residents for their input, support, and partnership in improving the resiliency of Lido Key.
“As Sarasota continues to face the growing impacts of severe weather and sea level rise, this project exemplifies a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to shoreline resilience grounded in long-term planning, scientific insight, and meaningful collaboration with our community,” said City Engineer Nikesh Patel. “With strong federal investment and robust community engagement, the City of Sarasota is proud to lead this critical effort to protect and preserve one of our region’s most treasured natural assets for generations to come.”
This renourishment is the second under a long-term agreement between the City of Sarasota and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The first renourishment of Lido Beach under this agreement took place in 2021.
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St. Armands Residents Association

P.O. Box 2482, Sarasota, FL 34230

e-mail us at: st.armands.residents.assn@gmail.com