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Manatee County completes purchase of former Seafood Shack Marina property; staff to begin programming and public outreach
Summary
The county finalized acquisition of the former Seafood Shack Marina property on Cortez, closing on New Year’s Eve. Staff said they will prioritize a public boat ramp, begin planning and public engagement, and coordinate with state and local partners on design and access.
Manatee County announced Jan. 8 that it closed on the purchase of the former Seafood Shack Marina property on New Year’s Eve and now owns the site.
"The county now owns the land. On New Year's Eve, we officially closed on the real estate transaction," said Charles Meador, Property Acquisition Division manager, during the board meeting.
Deputy County Administrator Bridal Parnell said staff will move from acquisition to…
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