Lido Beach remains temporarily closed due to hurricane damage | City of Sarasota

 

 

Lido Beach remains temporarily closed due to hurricane damage | City of Sarasota

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

City of Sarasota, FL: Lido Beach remains temporarily closed to the public due to extensive damage caused by back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton.

City of Sarasota crews are actively working to restore the Lido Beach Pavilion and parking lot to a condition that is safe for visitors to return. The beach has been closed since Sept. 25 when Hurricane Helene damaged the concession area and public access points, including buckling sidewalks and walkways, creating hazardous conditions. The area was damaged further when Hurricane Milton hit Oct. 9.

“We’re working hard to get Lido Beach to a point where it can be reopened,” said Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle. “We’re just not there yet. Public Works crews have removed mountains of sand as high as 4-feet from Ben Franklin Drive just to get to the pavilion and uncover the sidewalks, walkways and public access points. After the sand was cleared, it was found that some of the walkways and access points contain significant safety hazards. The restrooms, which endured feet of storm surge, also need to be restored before the beach can reopen. We anticipate Lido Beach will reopen in the near future.”

Known for its stunning sunsets, Lido Beach is a top destination for residents and visitors alike.