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Unit Name: Lake Manatee State Park<br />

Acres: 548.78 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

Lake Manatee State Park extends along three miles <strong>of</strong> the south shore <strong>of</strong> Lake Manatee, which<br />

serves as a water reservoir for Manatee and Sarasota counties. The lake <strong>of</strong>fers excellent<br />

freshwater fishing, and visitors can enjoy swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Family camping and<br />

trails round out the recreational opportunities <strong>of</strong>fered at the park.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Initiated a feral hog removal program.<br />

• Conducted mechanical fuel reduction measures to advance the park’s prescribed fire program.<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• Initiated park rental <strong>of</strong> canoes.<br />

232<br />

2004

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