Cut and cleared

Beachgoers Sept. 29 cross a multipurpose path at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach to reach the sand. To prepare for a remodel of the path, Manatee County contracted for the removal of 96 Australian pine trees, to be followed by the removal of the existing path, placement of a root barrier and installation of a new path. On Sept. 25, Terry’s Tree Service of Southwest Florida got to work clearing trees, leaving patches of red sawdust. The contractor posted on its Facebook page, “Brought out 3 cranes and 20 team members to knock this project out in one day.” The multipurpose path project is budgeted at $1.3 million. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff