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Manatee County approves up to $2M in TDT funds for Anna Maria pier rebuild despite ferry‑landing uncertainty
Summary
The commission approved an interlocal agreement authorizing up to $2 million in Tourist Development Tax funds to help rebuild the Anna Maria City Pier; commissioners debated whether the restored pier could accommodate the county ferry landing or whether the county will need to build a separate landing. The vote passed 6–1.
The Manatee County Board approved an interlocal agreement on Feb. 10 that authorizes up to $2 million in Tourist Development Tax (TDT) proceeds to assist the City of Anna Maria in rebuilding its century‑old pier. The Tourist Development Council had previously recommended the project, and staff said the allocation would not exceed $2 million and would be an eligible use of tourism tax proceeds (SEG 2550–2572).
Elliot (TDC staff) told the…
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