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Residents urge Manatee County to protect Terracea Aquatic Preserve amid cruise-port talk
Summary
Multiple Terracea Island residents told the Board of County Commissioners they oppose any cruise-port or high‑intensity maritime proposal near Terracea, stressing the county should strictly apply its comprehensive plan, prioritize water quality and limit wetland impacts.
Several Terracea Island residents told the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 12 that they oppose any proposal that could weaken protections for the Terracea Aquatic Preserve.
At the public-comment portion of the land‑use meeting, residents described their neighborhood as an historic, residential island inside protected waters and said the comprehensive plan and coastal policies should remain “standing guardrails” for any future application. "Terracea is a historic residential island surrounded by protected waters," said Terracea resident Cynthia Roleski. "A cruise port…
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