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Rehabilitated Cypress Point Park Rededicated

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By RICH SHOPES | The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 14, 2008

Updated: 10/14/2008 10:03 am

TAMPA - Cypress Point Park is back in business after storms and steady erosion whittled away the banks of the park on the western edge of Cypress Street on Tampa Bay.

Traffic is expected to slow near Cypress Point where the city has scheduled a rededication ceremony this morning to mark the end of the park's shoreline restoration.

In addition to sand replenishment and sea grass plantings to stabilize the erosion, the 50-acre park at the western edge of Cypress Street received new restrooms and a covered shelter.

A combination of local and state funds paid for the $335,000 project, starting in February.

The dedication is set for 10 a.m. Mayor Pam Iorio and City Council members are expected to attend.

Reporter Rich Shopes can be reached at (813) 259-7633.

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