Sarasota News Leader

08/23/2013

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Sarasota News Leader August 23, 2013 Page 50 COUNTY TO HOST WORKSHOP ON COASTAL FRINGE FLOOD PROTECTION Sarasota County staff will host an open house workshop from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Englewood Sports Complex, 1300 South River Road, Englewood, to present a newly completed study that examines neighborhood flooding resulting from excessive rainfall, the county has announced. Preliminary findings highlight areas that are prone to flooding in the Lemon Bay coastal watershed, the release notes. Staff will discuss areas that are being considered for potential flood risk mitigation projects. Representatives from the Sarasota County Stormwater, Environmental Utilities, Public Works and other departments will be on hand to answer ques- A 2010 graphic shows elevation levels in the Lemon Bay Watershed. Image courtesy of Sarasota County

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