PALMETTO, Fla. – On Friday morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded a $2 million grant for infrastructure improvements at SeaPort Manatee.
The grant, which came from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, will help rebuild and repave South Dock Street and make additional infrastructure improvements, including stormwater mitigation.
DeSantis said the project is expected to create 300 additional jobs and said that the upgrades will facilitate the expansion for home, aerospace and automotive manufacturer Honeywell.
“This award will help fulfill the demand from current and new businesses as they expand their operations and create new jobs,” DeSantis said.