This blog is dedicated to the environmental well-being of our Florida coastal habitat.

This blog is
dedicated to the environmental well-being of coastal habitat.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Turtle Beach Erosion

December 2007 web article: 'Temporary Reprieve at Turtle Beach, Sarasota, Florida"
"Storm surges carried away both sand and structure in preceding months. (Note the caved-in swimming pool in front of the house on the left.) The sand was recently replaced and the surroundings repaired.

We estimate the whole problem will recur within a decade. For the time being, however, you can park at Turtle Beach and walk to Palmer Point (Midnight Pass)."



2007


In the following early 2009 Google Earth photo, beach erosion has occured and the swimming pool is on the water.
















July 5, 2009 - The swimming pool has been removed. (photo taken at low tide)