Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced updates to Florida’s Sunshine Skyway fishing piers.
The Florida Governor let Floridians know that reconstruction and renewal projects on the north and south piers are now underway.
A new pier will be built on the Manatee County side, and the existing Pinellas County side will be improved and extended.
Early work includes enhancements to parking areas and the addition of wider sidewalks along the seawall to improve access and safety.
Temporary fishing piers are being built in an accelerated manner to help increase fishing opportunity areas and offset fishing opportunities that will be uninterrupted during construction.
Once complete, the Governor said the Sunshine Skyway fishing piers project will restore one of Florida’s most iconic recreational destinations for fishing, sightseeing, and outdoor activities.
Republican Governor Ron DeSantis also signed two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting Florida’s coasts and strengthening coastal resilience and restoration efforts.
