Beaches Ebb Away, But Coastal Life Remains Popular

Some say developing beach front property digs too deep into taxpayers' pockets when it comes time to replenish sand.

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July 31, 2002, 7:00 AM PDT

"Instead of preventing construction on erosion-prone beaches, state laws and regulators have created a no-retreat strategy that promotes development and leaves it to taxpayers to rebuild beaches when they wash away, an examination of building permits and dozens of interviews by Gannett newspapers and television stations in Florida found."

Thanks to Edmelynne Villanueva

FULL STORY: Development goes on as beaches deteriorate

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 in USA Today

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