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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Pinellas Co. parks still recovering from storm damage
Related coverage: Hurricane Helene the deadliest hurricane since Katrina, NHC says PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — As you get ready to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend, here's a reminder of what Pinellas County parks are still recovering from last year's hurricanes. AL Anderson Park: Lakeside boardwalk closed. County boat ramps: Launch access is limited at Fort De Soto and War Veterans' Memorial parks. New docks are set to be installed by the end of the year. Fort De Soto: One floating dock available, East Loop and portion of seawall are closed, limited picnic tables. Shelter structures are sound, and damaged grills have been repaired. Fred Howard Park: Restrooms along the beach are closed. Lake Seminole Park: Shelter 3 is closed. Madiera Beach Access: Parking lot and access area are closed for major repairs. Weedon Island Preserve: The fishing pier has reopened as of Friday, May 23; the picnic shelter is closed for renovations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
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A portion of Lincoln Memorial Drive will be closed May 6 for the removal of the abandoned boat
A stretch of lakefront roadway will be closed on May 6, as the city takes another stab at removing the abandoned boat "Deep Thought" from Lake Michigan. The boat has been stuck on the shoreline since October after its Mississippi-based owners ran out of gas while operating it. In late April, "Deep Thought" was joined by a salvage crew's pontoon boat that also washed up on the shore in need of rescue. Here's which road closures to plan for Tuesday and how the latest boat removal attempt will work. North Lincoln Memorial Drive will be closed in both directions between Lafayette Hill Road and East Water Tower Road to "ensure public safety and accommodate heavy equipment," according to Milwaukee County Parks. No traffic or parking will be allowed along the road. At both intersections, there will be marked detours to redirect traffic westbound. The impacted area of Lincoln Memorial Drive will be closed to parking starting the evening of Monday, May 6. Parked vehicles during that time may be towed. Traffic will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6. Three cranes will be set up on land to lift the boat from the water, according to Milwaukee County Parks. There will also be security perimeter around the removal, which will be executed by All City Towing. "Removing a large boat from the shoreline isn't something we do every day, so it takes careful planning and coordination,' Guy Smith, executive director of Milwaukee County Parks, said in a news release. 'We're grateful for the community's patience as we work to clear the site and restore this stretch of the lakefront.' This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Lincoln Memorial Drive to close May 6 for abandoned boat removal
