On a picture-perfect day in Big Sarasota Pass,
a pretty young woman seated at an organ on
the shoal sang one of the last great Lennon-
McCartney anthems as waves lapped at
her feet.
A growing band of environmental preserva-
tionists are pointing to the title of the song
that wafted over the water — and embracing
its lyrics — as they fight to "let Big Pass be."
In about two weeks, a video showcasing the
beauty of the waterway will be released in
an effort to win even more converts to their
cause. They do not want to see Big Pass
dredged to renourish Lido Beach.
Last week, The Sarasota News Leader
reported yet another delay in the U.S. Army
Maria Lane and Jimmy Scott enjoy the boat ride out to the sandbar.
A MARCH 1 VIDEO PRODUCTION IN BIG PASS IS THE LATEST GAMBIT
IN THE FIGHT TO STOP THE PROPOSED DREDGING OF THE SHOAL TO
RENOURISH LIDO BEACH
Story and Photos
By Rachel Brown Hackney
Editor
Sarasota News Leader March 7, 2014 Page 10
