This project is to construct a new 220-FT. Floating concrete dock at the mouth of boot key harbor, located at the southern end of marathon in the middle florida keys

The Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission was awarded a $2,060,694 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4 under the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act (CFDA 15.622) program. The grant funds will be used to construct a new 220-ft. floating concrete dock at the mouth of Boot Key Harbor in Marathon, Florida, which will create 6 new dedicated transient berthing spaces for vessels up to 70-ft. in length. Additionally, the Commission will construct a 60-ft. long floating finger pier to provide overnight dockage space for 2 additional transient vessels, as well as a transient amenity platform to enhance the transient boating experience. The extension of Dock Tree A will add 5 more transient slips for a total of 13 new dedicated slips, all with utilities, fire suppression, and upgrades to the fuel system. The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026.

This will create 6 new dedicated transient berthing spaces for vessels up to 70-FT. In length. Additionally, subrecipient will construct a 60-FT. Long floating finger pier, to provide overnight dockage space for 2 additional transient vessels, as well as a transient amenity platform to enhance the transient boating experience at the site. The extension of dock tree a will add 5 more transient slips for a total of 13 new dedicated slips, all with utilities, fire suppression and upgrades to the fuel system.