ASK LOIS: Why are there bulldozers on Fort Lauderdale beach?

Q: The city of Fort Lauderdale has decided to clear an 8-foot path from the wave wall to the dune. This is a major clearing of mature dunes with sea grapes and sea oats. This destruction is taking place from Sunrise Boulevard north to NE 18th St. Do you know what’s going on there? — Craig Krentsa, Fort Lauderdale A: Craig, it’s definitely jarring to see the sandy path Fort Lauderdale has cleared parallel to the beach between the concrete wall and the thick vegetation. But the city says it was necessary to get rid of invasive coin vines, which can choke the native plants that are essential...