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Dredging Pricing Update
Posted on Apr 10th, 2026 Comments (0)
Based on the interest level Bayside Dredging is offering Coral Shores residents an additionally discounted rate of $3,000 per 15 cubic yard (cy) truckload(regular price: $9,000 per truckload), along with a one-time $500 fee per client to help cover shared fixed costs, including survey, engineering, mobilization, and demobilization.
The minimum project per client is one truckload (15 cy), for a total cost of$3,500.
If additional work is requested beyond the initial truckload, extra full and half truckloads will be available at the following discounted rates:
• $3,000 per full truckload (15 cy) (regularly $9,000)
• $1,500 per half truckload (8 cy)
If additional work is requested beyond the initial truckload, extra full and half truckloads will be available at the following discounted rates:
• $3,000 per full truckload (15 cy) (regularly $9,000)
• $1,500 per half truckload (8 cy)
For reference, one truckload (15 cy) typically covers an area of approximately 12 × 12 × 2 feet, with a 16 × 16 foot dimension at the top of the cut.
If you are interested, please sign up using the link below, and Bayside Dredging will contact you. There is no commitment required to request information. A homeowner is only committed after signing a contract with Bayside Dredging.
Register here to be contacted by Bayside Dredging
County Dredging Project Details
Register here to be contacted by Bayside Dredging
County Dredging Project Details
Board Meeting Notice
Posted on Mar 24th, 2026 Comments (0)
HOA Board Meeting
Thursday, March 26th
5:00 PM
Front entrance of the community
At this meeting, the Beautification Committee will be sharing their ideas and plans for enhancing the landscaping at the front of our community. We’re excited for this opportunity to continue improving our shared spaces and appreciate the time and effort that has gone into developing these plans.
The Board will be discussing and voting on how to move forward with the use of the already approved budget for this project. While the vote itself is a Board responsibility, we truly value the interest and involvement of our community and welcome you to attend and listen.
Thank you for being an important part of our community. We look forward to seeing you there.
County Dredging
Posted on Mar 24th, 2026 Comments (0)
Manatee County plans to perform canal clean-up dredging in portions of the CSOA canals during 2026. The work will focus on outfall areas and will generally include dredging about 10 feet on each side of the outfalls and 10–15 feet into the canal to remove sediment and improve water flow.
Dredging is typically done by truckload (about 15–18 cubic yards of material). Standard pricing is around $9,000 per truckload, but homeowners may be able to take advantage of a discounted group rate estimated at approximately $3,500–$4,000 per truckload, potentially lower depending on the number of projects coordinated while the contractor is already working in the area.
Please provide your details below if you are interested in optional dredging near your docks or boat lifts while equipment is in the area. Participation is completely optional. Homeowners who indicate interest agree to being contact by county selected Bayside Dredging LLC.
Register here for County Dredging
Manatee County plans to perform canal clean-up dredging in portions of the CSOA canals during 2026. The work will focus on outfall areas and will generally include dredging about 10 feet on each side of the outfalls and 10–15 feet into the canal to remove sediment and improve water flow.
Dredging is typically done by truckload (about 15–18 cubic yards of material). Standard pricing is around $9,000 per truckload, but homeowners may be able to take advantage of a discounted group rate estimated at approximately $3,500–$4,000 per truckload, potentially lower depending on the number of projects coordinated while the contractor is already working in the area.
Please provide your details below if you are interested in optional dredging near your docks or boat lifts while equipment is in the area. Participation is completely optional. Homeowners who indicate interest agree to being contact by county selected Bayside Dredging LLC.
Register here for County Dredging
Annual Garage Sale
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Water Markers Project Complete
Posted on Feb 6th, 2026 Comments (0)
Great news!
The water marker project is complete, and all 16 new markers are now installed.
A big thank you to the Waterways Committee and our neighboring communities
for their collaboration and support.
Pilings were 25’ long. 2’-4’ was cut-off when they hit Rock to give the min. 6’ into the Seabed.
Otherwise, full length Piling, 10’ into the Seabed...
Jetting into the Seabed, after drilling through the Rock...
Attaching the new Lights (with “Bird Spike”). I gave them 1/8” x 2” SS Hex-Head Screws.
Hex-Head will be easier to remove in five years when the Batteries need to be replaced.
Note: The Black Plastic Piling Caps still need to be installed. I wanted them to
Install the pre-Charged Lights on the Pilings to maintain the Battery Charge from the Sun.
The Lights have been programmed per USCG Regs.
Note the “Drill” that is used to get through the Rock...
All new USCG Red/Triangle and Green/Squares. Much larger than the originals.
You can see these from a long way off at night with a Spotlight...
Plastic Wrap at the Water Line to keep the Marine Growth from chewing the wood.
Our new Entrance Markers #1 and #2. Note that the USCG Signs not just point to the
Front and Back of the Markers, but we also got USCG Approval to mount a Sign on the
Side of the Marker, one facing South and the other facing North. This is the actual
Direction of the Boater traffic, not from the front due the Sandbar. The larger Signs will be
Able to be seen, especially at night, from the Sister Keys, #1S & #2S.
We removed the old #6 and now use the Manatee Co. “No-Wake” Marker
As our new #6.
Great news!
The water marker project is complete, and all 16 new markers are now installed.
A big thank you to the Waterways Committee and our neighboring communities
for their collaboration and support.
Pilings were 25’ long. 2’-4’ was cut-off when they hit Rock to give the min. 6’ into the Seabed.
Otherwise, full length Piling, 10’ into the Seabed...
Jetting into the Seabed, after drilling through the Rock...
Attaching the new Lights (with “Bird Spike”). I gave them 1/8” x 2” SS Hex-Head Screws.
Hex-Head will be easier to remove in five years when the Batteries need to be replaced.
Note: The Black Plastic Piling Caps still need to be installed. I wanted them to
Install the pre-Charged Lights on the Pilings to maintain the Battery Charge from the Sun.
The Lights have been programmed per USCG Regs.
Note the “Drill” that is used to get through the Rock...
All new USCG Red/Triangle and Green/Squares. Much larger than the originals.
You can see these from a long way off at night with a Spotlight...
Plastic Wrap at the Water Line to keep the Marine Growth from chewing the wood.
Our new Entrance Markers #1 and #2. Note that the USCG Signs not just point to the
Front and Back of the Markers, but we also got USCG Approval to mount a Sign on the
Side of the Marker, one facing South and the other facing North. This is the actual
Direction of the Boater traffic, not from the front due the Sandbar. The larger Signs will be
Able to be seen, especially at night, from the Sister Keys, #1S & #2S.
We removed the old #6 and now use the Manatee Co. “No-Wake” Marker
As our new #6.
INSTALLATION OF NEW CHANNEL MARKERS
Posted on Jan 30th, 2026 Comments (0)
INSTALLATION OF NEW CHANNEL MARKERS,
PLEASE USE CAUTION IN AND OUT OF THE CHANNEL
Dear Neighbors,
The Sunshine team started installing the markers yesterday. They look great and will be a massive improvement. They should be fully installed next week. During the installation, there will be no or a limited number of markers. Please use caution going in and out of the channel as it can be hard to navigate without markers and the low tide.
Thanks for Bob Mulligan for braving the cold to oversee the project and take pictures.
CSOA Board
PLEASE USE CAUTION IN AND OUT OF THE CHANNEL
Dear Neighbors,
The Sunshine team started installing the markers yesterday. They look great and will be a massive improvement. They should be fully installed next week. During the installation, there will be no or a limited number of markers. Please use caution going in and out of the channel as it can be hard to navigate without markers and the low tide.
Thanks for Bob Mulligan for braving the cold to oversee the project and take pictures.
CSOA Board
2026 Community Update
Posted on Jan 1st, 2026 Comments (0)
Dear Coral Shores Homeowners,
Dear Coral Shores Homeowners,
As we begin the New Year, we wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and prosperous year ahead.
2025 Highlights & Community Achievements
• Entrance Lighting Project: Thanks to the hard work of Mike Bailey and Kurt Rasco, we replaced the entrance lights for under $6,000—far less than the initial $14,000 quote. This is a testament to what we can accomplish together as a community.
• Christmas Lights Upgrade: We improved our holiday decorations and plan further upgrades in 2026. Special thanks to Ron Crowder and Ace Hardware for generous donation of Christmas lights.
• Street Captains & Engagement: A big thank you to our Street Captains that have connected with our neighbors to collect emails and remind about outstanding dues. Our goal for our community is greater engagement and as part of this we implemented several initiatives in 2025 to improve communication and transparency. We aim to distribute communication via email and text and would ask that you visit the website to add your mobile number so that we can send text messages. We have now made participation possible via Zoom for those traveling or not in the area for the meetings. Thank you to Bobby and Gwen Woodson and Tide Table who generously donated a gift card for the Street Captain who collected the most incremental dues in 2025.
• Improved Communication: We now post Treasurer Reports, Meeting Minutes, and Water Marker Project Presentations on our website. Please visit the site to stay updated and add your mobile number for text alerts. Participation in meetings is now possible via Zoom for those traveling or away.
Looking Ahead to 2026
• Water Markers: We have cleared approvals and are ready to install the water markers. Sunshine Dock and Seawall will perform the work as soon as signs arrive and they are able to install.
• Entrance: We would like to upgrade the entrance with new shrubs to enhance our community’s first impression. If you have interest in helping with this effort, please let us know.
• 2026 Dues and Financial Stability: The dues for 2026 are $200 per property as we face continued rise in operating and maintenance costs affecting our community, and general cost-of-living expenses. In 2025, 132 out of 189 properties paid their dues. We aim for greater participation in 2026. In addition to the ongoing operating expenses, we would like to do projects to upgrade our community and also replenish the waterways fund as we will be using approximately $25,000 to replace the water markers. It is important to ensure long-term financial stability and proper maintenance of our neighborhood.
2026 Dues Information
• Amount: $200 per property
• Due Date: March 1, 2026
• Payment Options: An invoice is attached with instructions for online and other payment methods. For convenience, you can pay online, by check, or in person at the annual meeting.
• Flexible Support: If you are unable to pay the full amount, any contribution is welcome as a sign of support for our community.
• Early Payment Incentive: Pay your dues before March 1, 2026, to be entered into a raffle for a gift card.
Annual Meeting
• Date & Time: March 4th, 2026, 6:30pm
• Location: Cortez Baptist Church
• Voting: Dues must be paid prior to or at the meeting to vote in 2026.
Stay Connected & Take Action
• Website: Visit our website for updates, documents, and to add your mobile number for text alerts.
• Contact: If you have questions, reach out via our website contact form or email us at CoralShores92@gmail.com.
• Mailing Address: CSOA PO Box 594 Cortez, FL 34215
We truly appreciate your continued support of the Coral Shores community and look forward to a great 2026 together!
2025 Highlights & Community Achievements
• Entrance Lighting Project: Thanks to the hard work of Mike Bailey and Kurt Rasco, we replaced the entrance lights for under $6,000—far less than the initial $14,000 quote. This is a testament to what we can accomplish together as a community.
• Christmas Lights Upgrade: We improved our holiday decorations and plan further upgrades in 2026. Special thanks to Ron Crowder and Ace Hardware for generous donation of Christmas lights.
• Street Captains & Engagement: A big thank you to our Street Captains that have connected with our neighbors to collect emails and remind about outstanding dues. Our goal for our community is greater engagement and as part of this we implemented several initiatives in 2025 to improve communication and transparency. We aim to distribute communication via email and text and would ask that you visit the website to add your mobile number so that we can send text messages. We have now made participation possible via Zoom for those traveling or not in the area for the meetings. Thank you to Bobby and Gwen Woodson and Tide Table who generously donated a gift card for the Street Captain who collected the most incremental dues in 2025.
• Improved Communication: We now post Treasurer Reports, Meeting Minutes, and Water Marker Project Presentations on our website. Please visit the site to stay updated and add your mobile number for text alerts. Participation in meetings is now possible via Zoom for those traveling or away.
Looking Ahead to 2026
• Water Markers: We have cleared approvals and are ready to install the water markers. Sunshine Dock and Seawall will perform the work as soon as signs arrive and they are able to install.
• Entrance: We would like to upgrade the entrance with new shrubs to enhance our community’s first impression. If you have interest in helping with this effort, please let us know.
• 2026 Dues and Financial Stability: The dues for 2026 are $200 per property as we face continued rise in operating and maintenance costs affecting our community, and general cost-of-living expenses. In 2025, 132 out of 189 properties paid their dues. We aim for greater participation in 2026. In addition to the ongoing operating expenses, we would like to do projects to upgrade our community and also replenish the waterways fund as we will be using approximately $25,000 to replace the water markers. It is important to ensure long-term financial stability and proper maintenance of our neighborhood.
2026 Dues Information
• Amount: $200 per property
• Due Date: March 1, 2026
• Payment Options: An invoice is attached with instructions for online and other payment methods. For convenience, you can pay online, by check, or in person at the annual meeting.
• Flexible Support: If you are unable to pay the full amount, any contribution is welcome as a sign of support for our community.
• Early Payment Incentive: Pay your dues before March 1, 2026, to be entered into a raffle for a gift card.
Annual Meeting
• Date & Time: March 4th, 2026, 6:30pm
• Location: Cortez Baptist Church
• Voting: Dues must be paid prior to or at the meeting to vote in 2026.
Stay Connected & Take Action
• Website: Visit our website for updates, documents, and to add your mobile number for text alerts.
• Contact: If you have questions, reach out via our website contact form or email us at CoralShores92@gmail.com.
• Mailing Address: CSOA PO Box 594 Cortez, FL 34215
We truly appreciate your continued support of the Coral Shores community and look forward to a great 2026 together!