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NewsBay News 9October 24, 2026Manatee County

Manatee County builds its first living shoreline at Bishop Point Park

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Manatee County has started construction on its first living shoreline at Bishop Point Park to replace a failing seawall and protect the shore from erosion using native plants and natural materials. The project, funded by the Resilient Florida program, is expected to take just over a month to complete, weather and permitting permitting.

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Why It Matters

The project introduces a new erosion-control method intended to reduce long-term maintenance costs and support the local ecosystem compared to traditional s.

Key Facts

  • Manatee County is replacing a failing seawall at Bishop Point Park with its first living shoreline.
  • Construction on the Bishop Point Park project began a couple of weeks ago.
  • The project is funded by the state's Resilient Florida program.
  • Project completion is projected to take just over a month, depending on weather, materials, and permitting.
  • Future living shoreline projects are planned at Warner's Bayou, Hidden Harbor Park, Rose Park, and Portosueno Park.
  • The county is partnering with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program for the future project at Rose Park.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationManatee County“Local government undertaking the living shoreline project”locationRose Park“Site of future planned living shoreline projects”PersonSherri Swanson“Representative with the county's Natural Resources Department”locationWarner’s Bayou“Site of future planned living shoreline projects”locationHidden Harbor Park“Site of future planned living shoreline projects”PersonMegan Barry“Representative with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program”OrganizationResilient Florida“State program providing funding for the Bishop Point Park project”OrganizationSarasota Bay Estuary Program“Partner organization working with Manatee County”locationBishop Point Park“Location of Manatee County's first living shoreline”locationPortosueno Park“Site of future planned living shoreline projects”