A $1.2 million funding package for beach restoration along St. Petersburg's coastline has been approved by the City Council, according to multiple outlets including WFLA-TV, FOX13news, and Bay News 9. The project aims to combat erosion, improve recreational areas, and protect vital coastal ecosystems through sand replenishment, dune restoration, and the construction of protective barriers. The Tampa Bay Times reported that the decision follows months of debate and public input on the best way to