The seawall along Tarpon Center Drive in Venice was badly damaged during Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and even more so following the back-to-back hurricanes last year.

The glass flood barrier panels will extend 3-feet, 9-inches above the seawall cap. The portion of the seawall being replaced was damaged by Hurricane Idalia. Kramer noted that the additional ...

“It is pointless to just take short-term action after a flood. Prevention is more effective. “A proper master plan for the entire drainage and utilities system in the state is greatly ...