INDIALANTIC, Fla. — Some residents in Indialantic are criticizing a city plan to remove sea grapes from the ocean shoreline.
The proposal would replace them with sea oats, much like what other beachside cities in South Florida have done.
What You Need To Know
- A proposal by Indialantic officials would remove sea grapes from public shorelines and replace them with sea oats
- Concerns from residents about potential risk of dune erosion led the town to table the discussion
- Town manager Mike Casey says they are working with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for guidance
Many residents say they are worried that removing the sea grapes will leave dunes at risk for increased beach erosion…