1. The ecological impact on our fishery will be horrendous; 2. Storm protection minimized; 3. Bradenton, Anna Maria and Cortez is widely known for its coastline and everything within it. Continuing to destroy the environment in the name of big money will have dire consequences for years to come. We've got to let our elected officials know that there are also consequences for them if they do not listen to the vast majority of their constituents.