Medium-scale canal-side marina with multiple docks, adjacent surface parking, and nearby residential buildings.
Monroe Canal Marina occupies a sheltered position along Monroe Canal in Saint James City on Florida’s Pine Island. The facility offers convenient access to the protected waters of Pine Island Sound and the adjacent Gulf of Mexico. It primarily accommodates recreational powerboats and sailboats suited for coastal cruising, fishing, and exploration of the region’s shallow bays and passes.
Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.
