Neal Preserve

Neal Preserve is a preserve in Manatee County, Florida abutting the southern portion of State Road 64 near the western approach of Anna Maria Island Bridge. The preserve contains of shell and boardwalk trails and a tall observation tower.

Overview

Manatee County used federal grants and local money to buy the Perico Island site for $9 million in 2005 and then spent an additional $1.5 million towards building the preserve. The preserve opened to the public on April 9, 2014.