Manatee County is getting $6.1 million in federal funding for beach renourishment efforts along a federally authorized segment of Anna Maria Island between Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.
The funding, approved through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will support the placement of beach-compatible sand to replace shoreline losses caused by erosion and recent storm impacts. The project is 100 percent federally funded and requires no local financial match.
“These beaches serve as both a recreational asset and a critical first line of defense during coastal storms,” said Commission Chair Tal Siddique. “This federal investment helps restore storm protection, preserve habitat and maintain one of Manatee County’s most important natural resources without placing additional costs on local taxpayers.”…