Larger, air-conditioned ferry added to Manatee beach fleet

Larger, air-conditioned ferry added to Manatee beach fleet

A third, larger, vessel is now part of Manatee County's fleet operating ferry service between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island.Manatee Belle, a 91-passenger craft with enclosed, climate-controlled seating, joins two 49-seat, outboard-motor propelled catamaran boats connecting Bradenton’s Riverwalk with the Bridge Street Pier.The more capable Belle will ensure better schedule performance because of its ability to handle different water co…