The Brief
- Construction at the Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina is now in full swing as part of a $43.5 million rebuild.
- The project replaces aging docks and adds new amenities, but local charter businesses said the work is hurting visibility and foot traffic.
- Phase one is expected to wrap up next month before crews shift to the east side of the marina.
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Work is moving full speed ahead at the Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina, a hub for charter boats, tour companies and fishermen.
The city’s $43.5 million reconstruction plan includes 165 new boat slips, new ticket kiosks, a marina walk and an updated fuel office.
Pinellas County is reimbursing $7.5 million of the cost as part of a capital improvement partnership. The city said phase one, focused on the western portion of the marina, should be completed in December.…