The next phase of Pinellas beach renourishment begins at Indian Shores

Pinellas County began the next phase in its efforts to replenish the beaches that were devastated by last year's hurricanes. Crews are seen renourishing the beach at Indian Shores on Sept. 12, 2025. It's the latest effort to restore the shoreline that was damaged after last year's hurricanes. Pinellas County has begun the next phase in its efforts to replenish the beaches that were devastated by last year's hurricanes. Last week, crews began replacing the sand near 197th Avenue in Indian Shores. They're starting by installing pipelines, followed by the dredging, as part of a long-delayed emergency project that will help restore the shoreline.