Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The lagoon at the south portion of Sand Dollar Island shows the berm on the left and mangroves on the right.
Portion of the berm on the Gulf side at low tide.
Paul Fernstrum (right) receives a plaque from Linda Ryan, Chair of the Hideaway Beach, in recognition of his 18 years of outstanding service to the board. Fernstrum will also be honored at the City Council meeting on April 7th.
Within days of the project being completed, a large number of boats were observed at the tip of Sand Dollar Island as seen in a photo by Humiston and Moore Engineers shown to the Hideaway Beach Taxing District at their board meeting.
This photo from the Humiston and Moore Engineers presentation at the Hideaway Beach Taxing District Board Meeting shows the lagoon wide open.
The Hideaway Beach Tax District Board met on March 20, and among the items on the agenda was an update on the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island Restoration.
The board took time to recognize departing Hideaway Beach Tax District Board Member Paul Ferstrum, whose term ends on March 31, 2025. Board Chair Linda Ryan presented Fernstrum with a Recognition plaque for 18 years of service and to thank him personally for his wise counsel and strong support over the last five years. “Paul is a professional engineer and businessman and lent his expertise to Hideaway Beach Tax District,” Ryan said. City Council plans to recognize Fernstrum at the April 7th City Council Meeting.
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