Bayfront Park (Sarasota County)

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Sarasota Bayfront Park Living Shoreline

 

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General Project Information

 

Project footprint:

150 linear feet

Location:

Sarasota Bayfront Park, Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236

Can it be visited by the public?

Yes

Coordinating organization:

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program

Timeline

 

Start date and completion date:

Spring, 2013

Other relevant timeline information:

This was a simple native planting project; no permits required.

Project Components

 

Type of project:

Vegetation Only

Materials:

Other native plants

Energy level:

MEDIUM
 

Optional information

 

Plant species included:


sea oats/Uniola paniculata, beach sunflower/Helianthus debilis, marsh hay cordgrass/Spartina patens, seashore paspalum/Paspalum vaginatum, muhly grass/Muhlengergia capillaris, sand cordgrass/Spartina bakeri, railroad vine/Ipomoea pes-caprae.

Source of materials:

Florida Natives Nursery

Cultch material used:

N/A

Cost per linear foot:  

$70/l.f.

Contact for more information:

Jay Leverone – [email protected] 

Testimonial from user:  

This project is primarily intended for public outreach and education. Many locals and tourists visit Bayfront Park, and the signage that accompanies the project describes the benefits living shorelines, while showing them just how beautiful these shorelines can be.
 

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