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Every project reflects our commitment to quality, precision, and the kind of craftsmanship that lasts generations.

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Cantilever Waterfront Terrace Project

The homeowners wanted to transform an underutilized poolside waterfront area into a true outdoor living and entertainment destination. Prior to the renovation, the property had minimal usable space near the water beyond a basic shoreline and existing dock.
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Illuminated Harbor Project

This neighboring waterfront project was completed during an active hurricane season and became a real-world demonstration of Bay & Key’s storm-resilient construction methods.
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Storm-Resilient Waterfront Project

After multiple hurricanes destroyed the homeowner’s recently built dock, the client sought a long-term hurricane-resilient solution after seeing a neighboring Bay & Key dock survive severe storm conditions with minimal impact.
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Estate Boardwalk Project

Completed alongside a new luxury home build by Whitehead Construction, Inc., this project required close collaboration with the builder and homeowners to align the dock design with the architecture, landscape plans, and long-term waterfront usage goals.
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  • Dock Construction, Seawall Construction, Synthetic Docking

Watersports Retreat Project

The snowbird homeowners wanted a clean and efficient waterfront setup, focused on boating access, watersports, and minimal maintenance while spending much of the year outside of Florida, which also required stabilizing their shoreline with a new seawall.
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  • Floating Dock, Seawall Construction, Synthetic Docking

Seawall Restoration Project

This project involved a complete seawall and dock transformation to modernize the property’s waterfront while minimizing disruption to the surrounding landscape. The homeowners selected a synthetic decking system to achieve a low-maintenance waterfront solution..
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Deep dives into the projects that defined what we do best.

Cantilever Waterfront Terrace Project

The homeowners wanted to transform an underutilized poolside waterfront area into a true outdoor living and entertainment destination. Prior to the renovation, the property had minimal usable space near the water beyond a basic shoreline and existing dock.
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Cantilever Waterfront Terrace Project

The homeowners wanted to transform an underutilized poolside waterfront area into a true outdoor living and entertainment destination. Prior to the renovation, the property had minimal usable space near the water beyond a basic shoreline and existing dock.
View project

Illuminated Harbor Project

This neighboring waterfront project was completed during an active hurricane season and became a real-world demonstration of Bay & Key’s storm-resilient construction methods.
View project

Storm-Resilient Waterfront Project

After multiple hurricanes destroyed the homeowner’s recently built dock, the client sought a long-term hurricane-resilient solution after seeing a neighboring Bay & Key dock survive severe storm conditions with minimal impact.
View project

Estate Boardwalk Project

Completed alongside a new luxury home build by Whitehead Construction, Inc., this project required close collaboration with the builder and homeowners to align the dock design with the architecture, landscape plans, and long-term waterfront usage goals.
View project
  • Dock Construction, Seawall Construction, Synthetic Docking

Watersports Retreat Project

The snowbird homeowners wanted a clean and efficient waterfront setup, focused on boating access, watersports, and minimal maintenance while spending much of the year outside of Florida, which also required stabilizing their shoreline with a new seawall.
View project
  • Floating Dock, Seawall Construction, Synthetic Docking

Seawall Restoration Project

This project involved a complete seawall and dock transformation to modernize the property’s waterfront while minimizing disruption to the surrounding landscape. The homeowners selected a synthetic decking system to achieve a low-maintenance waterfront solution..
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  • Floating Dock

Marina-Style Floating Dock Project

The homeowners wanted to add a floating dock system capable of accommodating a sport boat within a shallow man-made canal environment. Due to sediment buildup over time, the canal depth was insufficient for the intended boat usage...
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  • Beamless Lift, Dock Construction, Seawall Construction

Waterfront Passage Project

This project evolved significantly throughout construction as the homeowners expanded the scope to further integrate the waterfront into the home’s outdoor living spaces. Multiple design iterations and permitting revisions.......
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Bay Island Dock Project

This project was completed alongside the construction of a new luxury waterfront home. The homeowners wanted to create a future-ready waterfront setup that would support boating, paddleboarding, kayaking....
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  • Seawall Construction, Synthetic Docking

Bayfront Walkout Dock

This bayfront property did not previously have a dock, and the homeowners wanted to create direct access to the water for jet skis and future boating use. Because the property faced Sarasota....
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  • Beamless Lift, Seawall Construction

Curved Waterfront Project

Located on a pie-shaped lot at the end of a canal, this project presented significant design and engineering challenges due to limited waterfront space, setbacks, and an aging seawall. The previous dock layout was awkward, off-centered, and did not maximize the property’s waterfront potential or accessibility.
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  • Beamless Lift, Seawall Construction

Harbor Walk Project

This waterfront property originally featured an outdated pressure-treated lumber dock that no longer reflected the homeowners’ desired aesthetic or lifestyle. The clients wanted a more elevated waterfront experience that integrated seamlessly with their landscaping...
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  • Dock Construction, Floating Dock, Ipe Docking

Grandchildren’s Landing

Bay & Key designed and built a custom L-shaped waterfront dock for local homeowners looking to create a safer and more accessible boating experience for themselves and their grandchildren. The homeowners wanted a floating dock...
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Cantilever Waterfront Terrace Project

The homeowners wanted to transform an underutilized poolside waterfront area into a true outdoor living and entertainment destination. Prior to the renovation, the property had minimal usable space near the water beyond a basic shoreline and existing dock.
View project

Illuminated Harbor Project

This neighboring waterfront project was completed during an active hurricane season and became a real-world demonstration of Bay & Key’s storm-resilient construction methods.
View project

Storm-Resilient Waterfront Project

After multiple hurricanes destroyed the homeowner’s recently built dock, the client sought a long-term hurricane-resilient solution after seeing a neighboring Bay & Key dock survive severe storm conditions with minimal impact.
View project

Estate Boardwalk Project

Completed alongside a new luxury home build by Whitehead Construction, Inc., this project required close collaboration with the builder and homeowners to align the dock design with the architecture, landscape plans, and long-term waterfront usage goals.
View project
  • Dock Construction, Seawall Construction, Synthetic Docking

Watersports Retreat Project

The snowbird homeowners wanted a clean and efficient waterfront setup, focused on boating access, watersports, and minimal maintenance while spending much of the year outside of Florida, which also required stabilizing their shoreline with a new seawall.
View project
  • Floating Dock, Seawall Construction, Synthetic Docking

Seawall Restoration Project

This project involved a complete seawall and dock transformation to modernize the property’s waterfront while minimizing disruption to the surrounding landscape. The homeowners selected a synthetic decking system to achieve a low-maintenance waterfront solution..
View project
  • Floating Dock

Marina-Style Floating Dock Project

The homeowners wanted to add a floating dock system capable of accommodating a sport boat within a shallow man-made canal environment. Due to sediment buildup over time, the canal depth was insufficient for the intended boat usage...
View project
  • Beamless Lift, Dock Construction, Seawall Construction

Waterfront Passage Project

This project evolved significantly throughout construction as the homeowners expanded the scope to further integrate the waterfront into the home’s outdoor living spaces. Multiple design iterations and permitting revisions.......
View project

Bay Island Dock Project

This project was completed alongside the construction of a new luxury waterfront home. The homeowners wanted to create a future-ready waterfront setup that would support boating, paddleboarding, kayaking....
View project
  • Seawall Construction, Synthetic Docking

Bayfront Walkout Dock

This bayfront property did not previously have a dock, and the homeowners wanted to create direct access to the water for jet skis and future boating use. Because the property faced Sarasota....
View project
  • Beamless Lift, Seawall Construction

Curved Waterfront Project

Located on a pie-shaped lot at the end of a canal, this project presented significant design and engineering challenges due to limited waterfront space, setbacks, and an aging seawall. The previous dock layout was awkward, off-centered, and did not maximize the property’s waterfront potential or accessibility.
View project
  • Beamless Lift, Seawall Construction

Harbor Walk Project

This waterfront property originally featured an outdated pressure-treated lumber dock that no longer reflected the homeowners’ desired aesthetic or lifestyle. The clients wanted a more elevated waterfront experience that integrated seamlessly with their landscaping...
View project
  • Dock Construction, Floating Dock, Ipe Docking

Grandchildren’s Landing

Bay & Key designed and built a custom L-shaped waterfront dock for local homeowners looking to create a safer and more accessible boating experience for themselves and their grandchildren. The homeowners wanted a floating dock...
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A curated selection of completed waterfront projects across residential and commercial properties.

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Dock Repairs

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The Voices Of The Coast

A collection of shared experiences from those who have realized their vision with Bay & Key.

Testimonials

“The quality, the process, and the follow-through were phenomenal. From permitting all the way through delivery, they made everything seamless. Even after major storms put our dock underwater, the craftsmanship held up beautifully — and the team still came out afterward to help clean, restore, and secure everything. That level of care is rare.”

  • Jeff Jackson, Customer, Bird Key ,Sarasota, FL

“I live on an open bay, so our dock takes a beating from waves, storms, and heavy boat traffic. Since rebuilding with Bay & Key, the dock has been solid as a rock. The quality of materials, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design improvements gave us a level of confidence and security we didn’t have before.”

“Go look at their workmanship — it speaks for itself.”

  • Lou DiNardo, Customer, Bird Key ,Sarasota, FL

“From the very first meeting that I had with Jim and Stewart and the team over at Bay and Key, it was clear what was important to them. They have a very high standard for quality, and it was apparent that there was going to be an easy alignment that occurred between Bay and Key and Trinity. To both of our teams, it’s very important to us that not only are we delighting our clients, but that we’re putting out the highest quality product possible.”

  • Jesse Cocozza,Vice President of Trinity Custom Homes

“If anyone was hesitant in any way, I would say look at a Bay and Key dock as an investment. That is going to be the superior choice, especially over time. Buy quality, buy something that’s going to last, that’s going to look great, that’s going to be supported by a great company.”

  • David LeLand, Customer, Sarasota, FL 

“They really helped me have my vision come to fruition and made sure I had everything that I wanted. All the ideas that I had in my head, they were able to get out on paper, and draft it up for me to walk through it. They use high quality technology and state of the art architectural drawings to help me envision it. I felt very confident about what I was agreeing to, what I was signing up for, and they definitely delivered”

  • Rogan Donald, Customer, Bird Key, Sarasota, FL

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Frequently asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our marine construction services.

How long do projects typically take?

Timeline depends on scope and weather. A standard residential dock runs four to eight weeks. Seawalls and complex systems take longer. We provide detailed schedules upfront.

Yes. Our portfolio covers residential and commercial work across different waterfront conditions. We’ll show you relevant examples during your consultation.

We use marine-grade materials selected for durability and your specific environment. Pressure-treated timber, composite decking, and reinforced concrete are common choices. We discuss pros and cons with each client.

We do. Dock repairs, lift servicing, and seawall maintenance are part of our service. Many clients schedule regular inspections to catch issues early.

Yes. We build to withstand hurricane-force winds and storm surge. Our seawalls and dock systems carry warranties that reflect this durability.

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