Coast Guard starting training near Port Manatee
The Manatee County Port Authority and the U.S. Coast Guard have entered into a cooperative agreement to establish a community-based watch program to help enforce a proposed security zone on and around the Manbirtee Key dredge spoil island near Port Manatee.
The Coast Guard will hold two training sessions for commercial and recreational boaters on Dec. 19 and 20. Call (941) 722-6422 for information. Online registration is available at www.portmanatee.com/zonewatch.asp.
The Manbirtee Key Security Zone will be effective Jan. 15.
Coast Guard starting training near Port Manatee
