| I. PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT |
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| a _____ Protect water quality in the Gulf and Bay. |
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| b____ Build support of the owners and the cities and counties for beach re-nourishment. |
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| c____ Support Reef creation offshore for the purpose of beach protection.
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| d _____ Provide more turtle habitat. |
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| e_____ Promote use of native landscaping and habitats. |
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| f_____ Bury utility lines. |
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| g_____ Enhance the dune line and mangroves. |
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| h_____ Develop and support or require landscaping BMP’s that address: native plants, water retention, tree replacement, chemical use, and pet pollution.
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| i_____ Create artificial structures for habitat diversity in the Bay. |
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| j_____ Utilize the pier and mooring field as habitat demonstration projects and include it as part of the required permit. |
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| II. PLAN AND IMPLEMENT HAZARD MITIGATION |
| a_____ Emergency education and preparedness training in schools and for adults.
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| b _____ Encourage businesses to have hurricane recovery plans in place. |
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| c_____ Coordinate debris removal plans for minor and major events. |
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| d_____ Remove derelict boats and control the mooring field. |
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| e_____ Consider artificial reefs to reduce storm Surge. |
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| III. MAINTAIN THE FLORIDA BEACH COMMUNITY CHARACTER |
| a_____ Identify areas for short and long-term rentals and enforce lodging laws. |
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| b_____ Develop a historic overlay map with regulations covering the trailer park and cottages
in the CRA district. |
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| c_____ Continue to promote access at the end of roads, bay and beachside. Decks/docks with a view, landscaping, benches, etc. |
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| IV. ENHANCE PEOPLE MOVING AND PARKING
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| a_____ Make Bradenton Beach a walkable, bikeable community with minimal need for cars. |
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| b_____ Encourage use of the trolleys, horse buggies, rickshaws and other alternative means
of getting around.
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| c_____ Encourage a concession for bikes, and scooters. |
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| d_____ Establish a water taxi from the mainland.
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| e_____ Develop community guide to biking, walking and kayaking. Coordinate with paddle
Manatee, and others. |
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| f_____ Develop park -and-ride system on the mainland. |
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| g_____ Improve parks for recreational use, e.g. kayak ramps. |
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| h_____ Provide safe street crossings. |
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| V. ENHANCE SPECIAL PLACES |
| a_____ Post informational signs and the history of sites or the area. |
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| b_____ Promote the use of the multi use trail. |
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| c_____ Partner with Cortez Village to promote waterfront communities. |
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| d_____ Emphasize links to beach access, recreation re-nourishment, mitigation, safety, economic vitality, etc..
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| e_____ Get support from FDOT, Scenic Highway Committee, County Conservation Lands, cities, life guards, Police, WAVES, Longboat Key, Co. Parks and Recreation, Coalition of Barrier Island Officials, Island Transportation Planning Organization(protects highway).
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| f_____ Seek approvals and funding needed to restore groins. Form a partnership with the county. |
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| g_____ Maintain a program for regular maintenance of canals; enhance and promote public access. |
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| h_____ Integrate the Scenic Highway Plan with other enhancements. |
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| VI. IMPROVE DOWNTOWN BRADENTON BEACH - CRA DISTRICT
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| a_____ Develop the new WAVES office on Church Avenue as a historic structure
with cultural, tourist and community information.
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| b_____ Provide lighting that is pedestrian and wildlife friendly. |
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| c_____ Maintain the historic character of residential and business areas. |
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| VII. PROMOTE CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS |
| a_____ Promote family tourism. |
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| b_____ Encourage activities for families e.g.(fishing tournament for children). |
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| c_____ Encourage and support a wide range of activities and events for the community. |
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| d_____ Partner with Manatee County Kayak trail system and have well-marked facilities for launch and recovery. Including ecotourism. |
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| VIII. ENHANCE BRADENTON BEACH BUSINESSES AND TOURIST INDUSTRY |
| a_____ Document and promote historical sites: signs, walking tours, etc. |
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| b_____ Provide more accommodations for the handicapped, e.g. benches and ramps and prepare guide to accessible hotels and facilities. |
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| c_____ Develop a partnership with Cortez WFP and Manatee County to promote Waterfronts program. Also other cities. |
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| d_____ Develop a plan to support existing businesses and recruit new businesses that support desired waterfront activities, including motels, restaurants, boat/kayak/bike rentals and related shops. |
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| e_____ Develop a marketing plan and partnership to implement an events and business plan: signs, trademark, web pages and links with local businesses, etc. |
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