New 2026 data uncovered from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission documents offers a revealing look at how boating infrastructure is distributed across the state — and how Lee and Collier counties stack up.
Public records research by In the Know found an inventory of more than 10,000 marine facilities statewide, capturing aspects such as full-service marinas, small docks, boat yards and waterfront restaurants with slips.
In Southwest Florida, the numbers highlight a sharp contrast between Lee’s scale and Collier’s concentration…