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MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — While Florida's east coast has been spared the brunt of strong tropical winds this season, some of our beaches have still taken a beating.

King tides this week could carve out more sand from the shoreline.

WATCH BELOW: $5.4M beach project in Martin County passes first weather test $5.4M beach project in Martin County passes first weather test

On Monday, WPTV looked at one project on the Treasure Coast to see if its beach protection measures were money well spent.

Sitting with her husband facing the salty spray of the Atlantic Ocean, Della Parrish on Monday enjoyed Bathtub Beach, located on the south end of Hutchinson Island.

"It's quiet, it's peaceful. It's very clear, very clean. … This is heavenly," Parrish said.

Meanwhile, Kylie Olson watched her 18-m

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