Crocker Marine Services designs, builds, and repairs docks, seawalls, and boat lifts in Bradenton Beach, Florida, in Manatee County. Bradenton Beach sits at the southern tip of Anna Maria Island, next to Longboat Pass — a tidal inlet separating the island from Longboat Key — with waterfront facing both Anna Maria Sound on the bay side and the Gulf on the beach side. Like its neighboring cities on the island, Bradenton Beach applies its own small-town design standards to waterfront work.
Marine construction services in Bradenton Beach
Crocker Marine is a full-service marine contractor — docks, seawalls, boat lifts, dredging, and inspections, in-house. See the full range of services or browse completed projects across Southwest Florida.
Docks
Bay-side docks near Anna Maria Sound are more sheltered than Gulf-front sites, and current near Longboat Pass is a factor for anything close to the inlet. We build new docks and handle repair, replacement, accessories, and canopies and shade covers.
Seawalls
Bradenton Beach's older waterfront lots carry a mix of concrete and vinyl seawalls. We install and replace both and keep sound walls going with repair and maintenance before a replacement or new wall.
Boat lifts
We install and service boat lifts from Coastal Boat Lifts in Fort Myers, sized for Anna Maria Sound's shallow water or the current near Longboat Pass. Repair covers cables, motors, bunks, and controls.
Dredging
Shallow sound-side slips can shoal. Our residential dredging restores permitted depth, permitting handled.
Marine inspections
Our marine inspections give buyers, sellers, and insurers a written condition report on the dock, seawall, and lift.
Permits and local conditions in Bradenton Beach
Marine construction in Bradenton Beach is permitted through the City of Bradenton Beach, with Manatee County, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also involved for work below the mean high-water line.
- Longboat Pass. The tidal inlet at the island's southern tip brings real current to nearby waterfront, which factors into dock and seawall design.
- Small-town design rules. Like Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach applies its own height and setback standards that extend to waterfront structures.
- Bay vs. Gulf. Anna Maria Sound frontage is sheltered; Gulf-front lots face open water.
- Manatee zones. Slow-speed protections cover much of the surrounding water.
Why Bradenton Beach homeowners choose Crocker Marine
- True Price Guarantee. The quoted price is the price you pay — no change orders, excluding rock excavation, client-requested changes, or specialty permitting.
- Licensed and insured. Florida certified building contractor CBC1266139, with $2 million in insurance coverage.
- Regional reach. More than 60 years of combined experience and a showroom at 2101 McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers.
- Warranties. A 15-year seawall warranty and a 1-year dock warranty.
Bradenton Beach marine construction FAQ
Does Longboat Pass affect dock design near Bradenton Beach?
Yes — properties near the pass see more current than the rest of the sound, which we factor into piling and dock design.
Who permits dock and seawall work in Bradenton Beach?
The City of Bradenton Beach, plus Manatee County, FDEP, and the Army Corps for work below the high-water line.
Does the city have stricter design rules than the mainland?
Yes, similar to Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, the city's small-town standards extend to waterfront structures.
Do you also serve Holmes Beach and Anna Maria?
Yes — we work across all three cities on Anna Maria Island. Request a free estimate or call (239) 841-9674.