Commissioner Murman quoted in this Fox13 news article on the Port:

New dry dock opens at the Port of Tampa

Posted: Apr 18, 2014 6:20 AM EDT Updated: Apr 18, 2014 6:20 AM EDT

The Port of Tampa is the largest port in the state of Florida. It is a lifeline to our local economy. And now a new dry dock there is officially open for business.

The Hendry Corporation christened the new dry dock yesterday. The dock can lift ships out of the water so technicians can go in and repair them.

The dry dock cost over $3 million to build. Local leaders say it will have a major impact here in the Bay  Area.

“We have this thriving port industry right next to it that is a huge area for development and economic development,” said Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandy Murman “It can bring so many jobs and just helps our working families here in Hillsborough County.”

The new dry dock is expected to bring about 65 new jobs to the port.