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Are We the Canary in the Coal Mine?
The haunting warning that Venice could become “the new Atlantis” offers a powerful lesson for coastal communities like Volusia County. Fresh from exploring Venice’s centuries-long battle with flooding, podcast co-host Lori Becker highlights striking parallels between its resilience and the challenges we face locally.
Port Orange recently secured $3.5 million in state funding for the Madeline-Pepperhill Stormwater Project—matched by another $3.5 million locally—but the full cost exceeds $30 million, with completion not expected until 2026 or later. That delay leaves neighborhoods like Sugar Forest and Pepperhill vulnerable.
Meanwhile, grassroots activism is gaining momentum. Tomoka Farms Village residents successfully fought for rural boundaries, and public resistance continues to grow against developments like Vintage Acres. As residents struggle with personal flood mitigation and delayed aid through Elevate Florida, the call for smarter growth and faster solutions grows louder.
With hurricane season looming, the message is urgent: Volusia County must act now. Visit floridadisaster.org and join efforts like the Volusia Response Recovery Corps. Let’s not be the canary in the coal mine—let’s be the change.
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This show is produced by Beachside Productions
Contact Alec Ferguson
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By Sarah Donnally and Lori BeckerThe haunting warning that Venice could become “the new Atlantis” offers a powerful lesson for coastal communities like Volusia County. Fresh from exploring Venice’s centuries-long battle with flooding, podcast co-host Lori Becker highlights striking parallels between its resilience and the challenges we face locally.
Port Orange recently secured $3.5 million in state funding for the Madeline-Pepperhill Stormwater Project—matched by another $3.5 million locally—but the full cost exceeds $30 million, with completion not expected until 2026 or later. That delay leaves neighborhoods like Sugar Forest and Pepperhill vulnerable.
Meanwhile, grassroots activism is gaining momentum. Tomoka Farms Village residents successfully fought for rural boundaries, and public resistance continues to grow against developments like Vintage Acres. As residents struggle with personal flood mitigation and delayed aid through Elevate Florida, the call for smarter growth and faster solutions grows louder.
With hurricane season looming, the message is urgent: Volusia County must act now. Visit floridadisaster.org and join efforts like the Volusia Response Recovery Corps. Let’s not be the canary in the coal mine—let’s be the change.
Send us a text
This show is produced by Beachside Productions
Contact Alec Ferguson