The Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) LAS dataset is a survey of select areas within Southwest Florida. These data were produced for the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The Manatee and Little Manatee LiDAR Survey project area consists of approximately 176 square miles. This data set falls in a portion of Hillsborough and Manatee counties. The LiDAR point cloud was flown at a density sufficient to support a maximum final post spacing of 6 feet for unobscured areas. 3001 inc. acquired 97 flightlines between April 3-11, 2005. The data was divided into 5000' by 5000' foot cells that serve as the tiling scheme. The Little Manatee LiDAR Survey was collected under the guidance of a Professional Mapper/Surveyor. Original contact information: Contact Org: Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Phone: 352-796-7211 This data set is an LAZ (compressed LAS) format file containing LIDAR point cloud data.