Sarasota Bayfront Park Living Shoreline
Plantings at Bayfront Park Living Shoreline with the informational sign, Sarasota, FL, Summer, 2015
Plantings at Bayfront Park Living Shoreline, Sarasota, FL, Summer, 2015
Plantings at Bayfront Park Living Shoreline facing the water, Sarasota, FL, Summer, 2013
Plantings at Bayfront Park Living Shoreline from the water, Sarasota, FL, Summer, 2013
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:
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 – jay@sarasotabay.org
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.