Since Syd Solomon and Pasco Carter Jr. received permission to close Midnight Pass in 1983 in an attempt to save their south Siesta Key homes, many area residents yearned for its reopening. Hurricanes ...
Experts suggest an inlet management plan for Midnight Pass, similar to Collier County's Clam Pass model. Sarasota County has funds available for Midnight Pass but hasn't pursued permits for dredging.