SIESTA KEY, FLORIDA
Dock Builders Siesta Key
Dock builders on Siesta Key keep a dock and moored boat within 25% of the waterway width and 300 feet, with 25 foot setbacks from riparian lines (County Code Sec. 54-656).
We connect Siesta Key owners with licensed marine contractors who design to WANCA’s rules.
Free consultation and a written scope.
Big Sarasota Pass
Gulf-front shorelines and Siesta Key shorelines on Big Sarasota Pass need a major permit, with a public hearing about 60 working days after a complete application and mailed notice to owners within 500 feet.
Covers and storage
Enclosed storage over water is prohibited. A Siesta Key owner on Little Sarasota Bay is seeking a special exception for a canvas boat cover, with a County Commission hearing set for November 2026.
Why it matters
Size limits
Preempted area tops out at 10 square feet per foot of frontage, a terminal platform at 250 square feet and 8 feet wide, and the access ramp at 4 feet wide. Docks stay 100 feet from the Intracoastal Waterway channel edge unless the Corps approves less.
What a free inspection includes
A contractor comes to your property, looks at the structure above and below the waterline where needed, and tells you what is actually happening.
You get a written scope and estimate. No obligation, no trip fee.
- On-site assessment of the structure and surrounding soil
- Photos and a plain-English explanation of the problem
- Written estimate with scope and materials
- Repair versus replacement guidance where both are options
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A licensed marine contractor in Sarasota and Manatee will inspect your seawall, dock, or lift at no cost and put it in writing.