The pier in Manatee County has been partially closed since October.

The Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier, a landmark for Florida anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, is set for a massive overhaul ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that a new Skyway Fishing Pier will be constructed in Manatee County.

DeSantis says repairs to the Skyway Fishing Pier would extend its lifespan for another 20 years.

Nearly half of the south Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — located on the Manatee County side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge — is set to close indefinitely. The Florida State Parks website, run by the ...

Captain Eric Chaignet has run into a good problem as the weather calmed down over the past few weeks. “The last couple of ...

The entrance to the south Skyway fishing pier runs alongside Interstate 275 in Manatee County in this September 2024 Bradenton Herald file photo. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com A stretch of ...

The Florida Department of Transportation recently closed the southern Skyway Fishing Pier due to safety concerns, ending fishing access. This collection of stories recounts the pier's closure and its ...

Angel Cruz frequents the Skyway Fishing Pier almost every day. He has discovered a few casts in the water could always produce a lifetime memory. With this in mind, he enjoys the quiet relaxing time ...

Nearly half of the south Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — located on the Manatee County side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge — is set to close indefinitely. The Florida State Parks website, run by the ...

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