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Punta Gorda explores Anchorage Limitation Area to curb long‑term boat anchoring and derelicts
Summary
Staff described a proposed Anchorage Limitation Area (ALA) that would allow short‑term anchoring (45 days or less) inside a roughly 100‑acre zone and give the city limited tow authority for noncompliant vessels; the plan requires an interlocal agreement with the county and must be reconciled with state law (FL 327.411) and FWC permitting.
Punta Gorda — City staff outlined a proposed Anchorage Limitation Area (ALA) intended to reduce long‑term anchoring and derelict vessels in the harbor while creating a short‑term anchoring option.
Shane Jadakowski told councilors the ALA would cover about 100 acres inside the FWC boundary and allow short‑term anchoring of 45 days or less with a local permitting system that could be…
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