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Florida’s Hidden Troubles Storming the Coast Now: What Developers, Climate and Residents Are Facing Florida’s coastline—once celebrated for its sun-soaked beaches and thriving tourism—now confronts a rising wave of unseen challenges. While beaches remain a draw for visitors and communities, beneath the surface, hidden troubles are storming the shore: rampant coastal development, worsening erosion, saltwater intrusion, and the growing impacts of climate change. This article uncovers the mounting pressures threatening Florida’s coasts—and the communities struggling to keep pace. ### Why Florida’s Coastlines Are Under Siege Florida’s coastline spans over 1,300 miles—longer than any other U.S. state—and is a vital economic engine fueled by tourism, real estate, and fishing. But these assets are increasingly vulnerable. Recent storms and seasonal flooding expose deeper vulnerabilities rooted in both natural and human factors.