Florida Record
St. Petersburg
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Coquina Key Lagoon Vessel Exclusion Zone

Summary

Motorboats are now banned from the Coquina Key Park lagoon, which residents say will protect manatees, birds and safe kayaking in what they call the island's jewel.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Kayakers, canoeists, paddleboarders and the wildlife in the lagoon estuary.

⚠️Who could be affected

Motorboat users lose access to the lagoon.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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