Gov. DeSantis touts new money for beach renourishment [Video]

REDINGTON SHORES, Fla. – Governor DeSantis was in Redington Shores on Wednesday morning to announce plans to beef up beaches ahead of hurricane season.

The state is planning to spend another $50 million to renourish beaches after major storms hit.

When one town can require a $5 million project after just one storm – like Sunset Beach after Hurricane Idalia – the governor promises to keep this spigot running.

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“I think that that’s a manageable expense for the state,” said Gov. DeSantis. “I wish everything just ran itself, right?”

In Redington Shores, the mayor says there are 36 homeowners that must sign easements for the beach to be renourished.

So far, only 14 homeowners have signed the temporary easement needed for the Federal government to begin the work.

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