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The Board of County Commissioners has officially rejected the proposed amendments, ensuring the continued protection of our coastal mangroves and sea grass. I am deeply appreciative of the 2,078 individuals who contributed to this outcome. We will remain observant to ensure these vital habitats stay preserved for the future.

September 4, 2013

Save Manatee Coastline

Save Manatee Coastline

🏆 Won — 1,843 supporters Verified

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Started by Edward Goff 13 years, 1 month ago
We petition all members of the Manatee Board of County Commissioners to vote against the Long Bar Map Amendment – PA-13-03, the County Wide Text Amendment – PA-13-06, and any future similar amendments that would allow construction in the “Coastal High Hazard Area” as defined by FEMA and any other area that would result in damage to or removal of mangrove trees or sea grass.

Updates

Reached 1,000 supporters

July 10, 2013

July 9, 2013

The number of signatures is steadily increasing as we approach the one thousand mark. Please send the link for this petition to three people in your network today to help us reach this goal.

Reached 100 supporters

June 11, 2013

June 8, 2013

The momentum surrounding our effort to protect the coastline continues to grow as we approach one hundred signatures. Please take a moment to forward this petition to others who value the preservation of our mangroves and sea grass. We must ensure our position remains clear before the board addresses these amendments.

16 Comments

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Amy Tobin
10 years ago Featured

Dredging will devastate the Village of Cortez. ..a place like no where else in Florida.

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Frankie Grover
10 years ago Featured

Stop this destruction of nature the way it was given to us!! Seagrasses and mangroves protect sealife and shorelines that the Florida economy depends on!

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Carole Rivinius
10 years ago Featured

Our coastlines need to be protected. Mangroves and sea grasses are valuable assets in the coastal habitat that need to be preserved. Please act now and stop any amendment or action that will lead to their destruction.

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BONNIE MURRAY
10 years ago Featured

I have been against the Long Bar development from the beginning.. It can only do damage to all the life that thrives in this precious piece of our coastline!

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Heather Rolls
11 years ago Featured

Enough. I was at the meeting about a year ago and listened to our commisioners thumbs down the dredging idea after hearing countless citizens stand up and voice their opposition. So enough. No dredging.

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Paula Benshoff
12 years ago Featured

Your decisions today affect Floridians forever. Natural Florida is irreplaceable.

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Jane Selner
9 years ago

Stop this project and preserve the natural habitat.

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Cheryl pike
9 years ago

Stop Carlos beruff NOW!!!!!

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