Bill that Could Halt Plans for Manatee County Cruise Port Heads to DeSantis’ Desk

Legislature OKs bill protecting Terra Ceia waters, hindering Manatee County cruise port proposal

The House has approved a bill aiming to promote nature-based coastal protection strategies while strengthening safeguards for aquatic preserves — including provisions designed to block a developer-proposed cruise port in Manatee County. Lawmakers approved SB 302 from Miami Republican Sen. Ileana Garcia via a 109-0 vote. In Manatee County, the bill adds protections for the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve introduced as an amendment by Bradenton Republ…

Bill that could halt plans for Manatee County cruise port heads to DeSantis’ desk

A bill that could halt plans for a new cruise port in Manatee County is now on its way to the governor’s desk.