Centennial Park deck closed for repair

Because of a needed repair, the viewing deck at Centennial Park is temporarily closed.

A part of the railing of the deck has to be replaced before visitors and fishers can safely use the deck again, according to a press release from Sarasota County.

County staff and the city of Sarasota are working together to resolve the issue, as the park is part of an interlocal agreement. The park is located in city limits but is maintained and operated by the county. 

The boat ramp at Centennial Park, which is located at 1059 North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, will remain open for use. 

There has been no determined reopening date set for the deck. 

 A previous verison of this article described the viewing deck as a fishing pier, as stated in a press release from the county. The county issued a corrected press release, and this article was updated to include the correct term.