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The world's longest fishing pier has some of Florida's best saltwater fishing and renowned views

This must-visit stop for anglers is partially built from the wreckage of a previous bridge that collapsed when a freighter ...
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Part of Skyway Fishing Pier to close after issues found, Florida officials say

Nearly half of the south Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — located on the Manatee County side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge — is set to close indefinitely. The Florida State Parks website, run by the ...
Bradenton Herald

End of an era: Three stories of the south Skyway Fishing Pier's closure

The Florida Department of Transportation recently closed the southern Skyway Fishing Pier due to safety concerns, ending fishing access. This collection of stories recounts the pier's closure and its ...
Miami Herald

Florida is shutting down a section of the Sunshine Skyway pier. There are issues

The entrance to the south Skyway fishing pier runs alongside Interstate 275 in Manatee County in this September 2024 Bradenton Herald file photo. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com A stretch of ...
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‘Memories will live on.’ Manatee anglers share stories after Skyway Pier closure

On Monday, Oct. 27, the last half-mile of the southern Skyway Fishing Pier was blocked off with fences and barriers, preventing access for both vehicle and foot traffic. The closure, as part of a ...