Sarasota News Leader

03/07/2014

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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

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