Phase one of Phillippi Creek dredging is complete

Added: 2026-05-25

[00:00:00]Well, this morning Sarasota County leaders say phase one of the Phillippi Creek dredging project is complete.

[00:00:05]Crews removed about 60,000 yards of material from the creek along with thousands of pounds of nitrogen and phosphorus to improve water quality.

[00:00:13]Leaders say a second phase could remove up to 120,000 more cubic yards of material with construction expected to begin late this year or early 2027.