and the Corps of Engineers are holding off on some replenishment projects. Interesting read.

In response to questions from Grist, a spokesperson for the Corps gave no indication that the agency will budge on its policy, which it has begun to enforce elsewhere in Florida and in other coastal states like South Carolina.
Even when Pinellas County tried to obtain separate temporary easements to build new emergency dunes at the top of its beaches, many residents still refused, in part out of a concern that new dunes would block their ocean views. This further stalemate with homeowners has forced the county to build a piecemeal dune behind coastal properties, leaving holes in front of the homes and hotels where the owners didn’t want to grant an easement.
This broken dune won’t do much come storm season, according to René Flowers, a Pinellas County commissioner who has been pushing the Corps to deliver the sand.
“When you have a break in the chain, then all of the work that you’re doing is not as impactful in protecting as it would be,” she said.
Rob Young, a professor of geology at Western Carolina University and a frequent critic of beach nourishment projects, says Pinellas County should fund the nourishment itself through sales tax increases rather than relying on the federal government to pay for new sand. He pointed out that some beach towns on the Outer Banks of North Carolina have taxed tourism to pay for sand after the federal government stopped covering the costs.
“For a lot of people, the privacy is more important to them than the risk of destruction,” he said, referring to residents who refused to grant easements. “The solution is very easy—pay for your own risk.” Young added that many nourishment projects don’t seem to be worth the money they cost. He pointed to the Jersey Shore, where a $1 million beach nourishment project washed away in just one year.
The knowledge that beach nourishment might not be a good investment doesn’t do much to help local leaders like Flowers, the Pinellas County commissioner, who is bracing herself for a hurricane season that meteorologists predict will be one of the most active in decades.

Here's a look inside the numbers at FSU's side of the College World Series, giving a look at how FSU matches up against Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia.

Bottom line: The Seminoles will face some incredibly potent offenses in their first few games in Omaha.

FSU has landed a commitment from another in-state transfer pitcher. USF LHP Joey Volini announced Monday night he's joining the Seminoles next season. He had a 4.05 ERA across 40 innings over two seasons with the Bulls.

On Monday's edition of Seminole Sidelines, Curt Weiler and Nick Carlisle join Bob Ferrante to discuss Florida State's victories in the Super Regional over UConn - some of the top moments and key players.

We reflect on just how far the program has come after a rocky first season in 2023 for Link Jarrett. We wrap with some early thoughts on FSU's first game against Tennessee and the Seminoles' pool in Omaha.

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Just wondering what time we will play?

Steve Smith had been at FSU for five seasons. Not ideal timing for Hamilton to make a hire but also don't think this is a big loss for FSU:

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As the four-star defensive end from Enterprise, Ala., starts his official visit to Auburn, I was told that Florida State is now at the top of his recruitment following his weekend visit. Prior to the trip, Auburn, Miami and Ohio State had been the leaders but that changed after he was in Tallahassee.

"I had an overall great visit with FSU," Grady said. "They let me know I top priority for them and they have a plan to make me the best pass rusher in the country. The message from coach (Mike) Norvell was that he wants to coach me and he knows he can push me to be great.

"FSU is definitely at the top of my recruiting right now."

Drew Beam- 93 innings,4.44 ERA 8-2, 85 k's .263 opp avg He has a starter's frame and deep pitch mix that includes five different pitches, though he primarily relies on a fastball, curveball and changeup. He averages 93-94 mph on the fastball and has been up to 98 and he does an excellent job moving the pitch around the zone to set up the rest of his arsenal.


AJ Causey-86 innings, 3.77 ERA, 13-3, 117k's .243 opp avg A funky sidearm delivery, Causey was 89-92 MPH, topping at 93 MPH with his heavy sinking, top spinning fastball. Causey did a good job limiting hard contact, with the exception of a triple on a slider he left up in the zone. Causey's slider is 77-78 MPH with plus sweep and minimal depth.

Dwayne Wimbley Jr. said he's made so many visits to Florida State for football and basketball games, as well as camps, that it felt like home.

On his 18th birthday, Wimbley Jr. committed to play basketball at FSU.

FIELD NOTES: FIELD
FEDEXCUP: Winner receives 500 FedExCup points.
COURSE: Muirfield Village GC, par 72, 7,533 yards. The Jack Nicklaus/Desmond Muirhead design has held a spot on the PGA TOUR calendar since 1976, two years after the course opened in 1974. The venue’s name is inspired by Muirfield, Scotland, where Nicklaus won his first of three Open Championship titles in 1966. It’s known for its thick rough, firm greens and Nicklaus’ mindset to innovate his track to fit the modern game while remaining playable for amateurs. This marks the event’s third playing since its second renovation.
72-HOLE RECORD: 268, Tom Lehman (1994)
18-HOLE RECORD: 61, John Huston (Round 2, 1996)

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Mrs BFT maintains the overall lead as we head into June.

The OT7 Finals are in the books, with South Florida Express edging Coastline Stars for the tournament crown on Sunday evening. Rivals has plenty of coverage to look back on, with many prospects deserving some shine.

FSU is the first team in the CWS

Virginia knocked off Kansas State on Saturday afternoon

UNC eliminated West Virginia on Saturday night

Evansville defeated Tennessee in game 1 on Saturday

The Seminoles will open with the Tennessee-Evansville winner

A year ago, the FSU baseball team had its worst season in program history. 12 months later, FSU is headed back to Omaha with a chance at 50 wins.

There are many reasons for this remarkable turnaround but one common factor: Link Jarrett.

Florida State will be hosting over 50 prospects from the classes of 2025 thru 2028 on campus this afternoon for its Elite Camp.

Unlike most previous Elite Camps, this one will feature more underclassmen than rising seniors with official visits happening with some of FSU's top targets taking place with other schools this weekend.

Georgia, Texas A&M, Tennessee and Kentucky are in the winner's brackets of their regionals

UF, South Carolina, Arkansas, LSU, Mississippi State are all in elimination games this afternoon

UNC, Virginia, Clemson, FSU, NC State are in the winner's brackets of their regionals

Duke and GT are facing elimination games this afternoon

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2025 DB Tony Williams recaps his OV to FSU.

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