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03/28/2014

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the report would be released to all (the pub- lic, local governments, the media) at the same time. This has certainly been my assumption all along. Of course, even if that is not case as it turns out, as soon as the City or the County receive the report, it becomes a pub- lic record that could be shared with anyone who requests it." Organizations on Siesta Key have been espe- cially eager to see the materials. Five Siesta groups already have issued resolutions opposing the Army Corps proposal to dredge Big Sarasota Pass to provide up to 1.1 million cubic yards of sand to renourish Lido Beach. Army Corps representatives have said in pub- lic meetings that they do not expect Big Pass to suffer any ill consequences as a result of the dredging. However, Siesta business and community leaders have expressed worry that not only might the dredging damage the pass, but it also might lead to devastating con- sequences for Siesta's beaches and expose A channel marker stands in Big Pass, with Lido Key to the north. Photo by Rachel Hackney Sarasota News Leader March 28, 2014 Page 37

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