These groins are really ineffective. I forgot, what side is the sand supposed to be collecting on? (Sarcasm) It’s hard to believe that another set of these is being placed on St Pete Beach as I write this. It’s just so sad that millions of dollars are going into wrecking the beach aesthetic. What ignorant, useless contraption will the county and state decide to spend millions of our money on next?! We should start a petition to get structures on the beach that we actually want there. What would you do with the 10 million dollars?
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Surf’s Up Surf Report: 5:30pm, Thursday at Treasure Island
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The Surf’s Up Surf Report :
Beach re-nourishment continues on the long time surf spot Upham, a spot that was once a point-like wave that wrapped around the artificial structure in place to hold up the touristy building’s proclaimed front yard. Sand being pulled from offshore is being pumped into the beaches. Rocks are being piled up on the beach around a rock placeholder. It’s a beach project like no other. Only like the previously identical one at Honeymoon Island, of course. What should you think of all this? Continue reading Surf’s Up Surf Report: 5:30pm, Thursday at Treasure Island
Bed Tax Goes Up to Six Percent in Pinellas County
The Tourist Development Tax is a tax collected in Pinellas County. It is also known as the Bed Tax. The Bed Tax proceeds go to marketing and community functions, including beach re-nourishment and construction on stadiums and museums. Continue reading Bed Tax Goes Up to Six Percent in Pinellas County