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Yet another factor being figured into the south Siesta expense, he continued, is the neces- sity of obtaining sand about 2 miles further offshore than was necessary for the original project in 2006-07. In terms of the state permitting process, Wreford told the News Leader, "We've actu- ally made very good progress." If things continue to go smoothly with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, he is hopeful the work can begin in January 2015. It has to be accomplished before or after turtle-nesting season, which runs from May 1 through Oct. 31. WORKING OUT THE DETAILS Chief Financial Planning Officer Botelho and Osterhoudt, acting director of natural resources, explained to the county commis- sioners on June 30 that staff is working on a detailed discussion of the South Siesta Key Renourishment Project for their Aug. 20 bud- get workshop. Parts of Turtle Beach suffered erosion problems as a result of Tropical Storm Debby's churning off the coast in June 2012. Photo courtesy Ron Flynn Sarasota News Leader July 4, 2014 Page 22