CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. - This Labor Day marks a milestone for Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach , as a section of the popular pier is back open for the first time in almost a year.

The backstory:

In 2024, Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused serious damage to Pier 60 – ripping away railings, washing out utilities to the bait house, and even shifting concrete slabs several inches off their foundation. Image 1 of 3 ▼

City officials told FOX 13 in June 2025 that its closure has caused almost $2 million in lost revenue between bait house revenue and the $1 pier fees to walk from the bait house to the T – the section that reopened on Monday.

Since the storms, crews have worked to restore the pier, making temporary fixes while city leaders plan long-term solutions to help it withstand f

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