Construction crews have started work on 41 boat slips at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral. The project will add slips to the waterfront site, pushing its count from 225 to 266.
State officials set strict rules to shield the nearby wildlife. Workers must stop during sawfish breeding and watch for manatees. The rules were established after the state’s approval for building near the protected waters.
Glover Bight is one of the last safe spots for the rare smalltooth sawfish in state waters, based on state wildlife data. Watch groups track each step of the work with careful eyes…