Category: Member News

SWFMIA local government agenda items for the week of August 21, 2017

• Lee County Tuesday the 15^th @ 9:30am (Last Week) No Meetings this Week

  Due to a change in the County’s web site posting agenda’s for upcoming meetings I incorrectly reported there were no Meeting on August 1^st and 15^th.  I reviewed both agendas and there were no issues of concern to the marine industry.  Sorry for my confusion!

• City of Cape Coral Monday the 21^st @ 4:30pm

  No issues

• City of Fort Myers Monday the 21^st @ 5:00pm

  No issues

• Town of Fort Myers Beach Monday the 21st @ 9:00am

  Presentation regarding Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program

• City of Sanibel No Meetings

   

• City of Bonita Springs No Meetings

   

• Village of Estero No Meetings

   

• Charlotte County No Meetings

   

• City of Punta Gorda No Meetings

   

• Sarasota County Wednesday the 23^rd @ 9:00am

  No issues

• City of North Port No Meetings

   

• City of Sarasota Monday the 21^st @ 2:30pm

  No issues

• City of Venice Tuesday the 22^nd @ 9:00am

  Consider Signing Letter of Support for Continued Full Funding of the
  Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP) (Fraize)
  Request and Sample Letter

• Town of Longboat Key No Meetings
   

• Manatee County Tuesday the 22^nd @ 9:00am

  No issues

• City of Anna Maria Thursday the 24^th @ 6:00pm

  City Pier Park Update – Mayor

• City of Bradenton Beach No Meetings

   

• City of Bradenton No Meetings

   

• City of Holmes Beach Tuesday the 22^nd @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• City of Palmetto No Meetings

   

• Hillsborough County No Meetings

   

• Plant City No Meetings
  

• City of Tampa Thursday the 24^th @ 9:00am and 5:30pm

  File No. B2017-5
  Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and the attestation by the City Clerk of a license and hold harmless agreement between the City of Tampa, as licensor, and Lawrence N. Corwin and Kevin Boxx, trustees of the Corwin-Boxx Joint Revocable Trust, as licensees, for the construction and operation of a dock on and over submerged lands owned and held by the City in the vicinity of 1005 W. Idlewild Avenue; providing for an effective date.

  File No. X2017-913
  Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and Waterfront Property Services, LLC dba Gator Dredging for the provision of Outfall Maintenance Service for the Department of Transportation and Stormwater Services in the estimated amount of $1,202,200; providing an effective date.

  File No. E2017-8 CH 14 – (UNAN – Cohen absent at vote)
  (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) – An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending City of Tampa Code of Ordinances; Chapter 14, Offenses, Article V. Boats, Docks, and Waterways, Section 144-197. Boating Restricted Areas Established; providing for severability; providing for repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict; providing an effective date. – (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading had been initiated by Suarez-Maniscalco on August 3, 2017.)

   

• City of Temple Terrace Tuesday the 15^th @ 6:00pm (Last Week)

  No issues

• Pinellas County No Meetings

   

• Town of Belleair No Meetings

   

• City of Belleair Beach No Meetings  

   

• City of Belleair Bluffs No Meetings

   

• City of Clearwater No Meetings

   

• City of Gulfport No Meetings

   

• City of Indian Rocks Beach No Meetings

   

• Town of Indian Shores No Meetings

   

• Town of Kenneth City Wednesday No Meetings

   

• City of Largo No Meetings   

   

• City of Madeira Beach No Meetings

   

• Town of Redington Beach NO Meetnigs

  No issues

• Town of North Redington Beach No Meetings

   

• Town of Redington Shores No Meetings

   

• City of Oldsmar No Meetings

   

• City of Pinellas Park Thursday the 24^th @ 7:330pm

  No issues
   

• City of Safety Harbor Monday the 21^st @ 7:00pm

  No issues
   

• City of Seminole Tuesday the 22^nd @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• City South Pasadena No Meetings

   

• City of St. Pete Beach Tuesday the 22^nd @ 6:00pm

  Approval of Resolution 2017-05, authorizing the Conditional Use #17-00006 for the rental of commercial non-motorized watersport in an existing business.

• City of St. Petersburg Thursday the 24^th @ 3:00pm

  Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 292-H adopting Amendments to the Intown Redevelopment Plan (IRP) to delete the reference to the “Mixed Use Transportation Facility in table 2 and reallocate its $14 million in allowable project cost that can be funded by tax increment financing (TIF)“ Enhancements to the Municipal Pier Project” and/or “Enhancements to the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan Improvements in the Pier District” as well as to the “Downtown Transportation and Parking Improvements” project, establish a $190,984,882 ceiling for total tax increment financing contributions needed to complete the IRP program for the projects identified in Table 2; and allow for discussions between the City of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County on future projects in the Intown Community Area and enable certain amendments to the IRP lnterlocal Agreement to modify the terms for use of IRP TIE revenues if mutually agreed upon.

  http://www.stpete.org/agenda%20packets/2017-08-24%20Council%20Agenda.pdf#%5B%7B%22num%22%3A100%2C%22gen%22%3A0%7D%2C%7B%22name%22%3A%22XYZ%22%7D%2C69%2C735%2C0%5D

   

• City of Tarpon Springs No Meetings

   

• City of Treasure Island No Meetings

   

• Southwest Florida Water Management District No Meetings

   

• South Florida Water Management Wednesday the 23^rd @ 1:00pm

  No issues

• WCIND No Meetings

SWFMIA local government agenda items for the week of June 19, 2017

• Lee County Tuesday the 20^th @ 8:30am

  No issues

• City of Cape Coral No Meetings

   

• City of Fort Myers Monday the 19^th @ 4:30pm

  No issues

• Town of Fort Myers Beach Monday the 19^th @ 9:00am

  No issues

• City of Sanibel No Meetings

   

• City of Bonita Springs Wednesday the 21^st @ 9:00am

  No issues

• Village of Estero Wednesday the 21^st @ 9:30am

  No issues

• Charlotte County No Meetings

   

• City of Punta Gorda Wednesday the 21^st @ 9:00am

  Award of Agreement for Economic Analysis of City’s proposed Additional Harbor Access Assessment Project to PMG Associates, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, FL.  

  Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Status Update for the Burnt Store Isles Canal Maintenance Assessment District and the Punta Gorda Isles Canal Maintenance Assessment District

  Council Liaison to Punta Gorda Boaters Alliance

  Vacancies

  Burnt Stores Isles Canal Advisory Committee
  Punta Gorda Isles Canal Advisory Committee
  

• Sarasota County No Meetings

   

• City of North Port No Meetings

   

• City of Sarasota Monday the 19^th @ 2:30pm

  No issues

• City of Venice No Meetings

   

• Town of Longboat Key Monday the 19^th @ 9:00am

  No issues

• Manatee County Tuesday the 20^th @ 9:00am

  No issues

• City of Anna Maria Thursday the 22^nd @ 6:00pm

  Ordinance 17-831 Prohibit use of vessels in Bayfront Park
  http://www.cityofannamaria.com/1%202017%200622%20Agenda%20-%20FINAL.pdf#%5B%7B%22num%22%3A201%2C%22gen%22%3A0%7D%2C%7B%22name%22%3A%22FitR%22%7D%2C-1%2C62%2C613%2C792%5D

  City Pier Park Mayor

  City Pier RFP Update

• City of Bradenton Beach Thursday the 15^th @ 12:00pm (Last Week)

  No issues

• City of Bradenton No Meetings

   

• City of Holmes Beach No Meetings

   

• City of Palmetto Monday the 19^th @ 7:00pm

  No issues

• Hillsborough County Wednesday the 21^st @ 9:00am

  No issues

• Plant City Monday the 12^th @ 7:30pm (Last Week)

  No issues

• City of Tampa Thursday the 22^nd @ 5:30pm

  No issues

• City of Temple Terrace Tuesday the 20^th @ 6:00pm

  Hillsborough County Marine Law Enforcement Citizens Advisory Committee Appointment

• Pinellas County Tuesday the 20^th @ 2:00pm

  Dock Fee Report for the month of May 2017
  https://pinellas.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3081802&GUID=C0D6404A-7972-4841-9BAD-D39A7CF33A7C&Options=&Search=

• Town of Belleair Tuesday the 20^th @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• City of Belleair Beach No Meetings

   

• City of Belleair Bluffs Monday the 19^th @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• City of Clearwater No Meetings

   

• City of Gulfport Tuesday the 20^th @ 7:00pm

  2017-59 A resolution of the City of Gulfport, Florida, amending fees for the Department of Leisure Services in accordance with Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances for the Gulfport Municipal Marina; and providing for an effective date.
  Item #7-b-e – Memorandum
  Item #7-b – Resolution
  

• City of Indian Rocks Beach No Meetings

   

• Town of Indian Shores No Meetings

   

• City of Largo Tuesday the 20^th @ 6:00pm  

  No issues

• City of Madeira Beach No Meetings

   

• Town of North Redington Beach No Meetings

   

• Town of Redington Shores No Meetings

   

• City of Oldsmar Tuesday the 20^th @ 7:00pm

  No issues

• City of Pinellas Park Thursday the 22^nd @ 7:30pm

  No issues

• City of Safety Harbor Monday the 19^th @ 7:00pm

  No issues

• City of Seminole Tuesday the 13^th @ 6:00pm (Last Week)

  No issues

• City South Pasadena No Meetings

   

• City of St. Pete Beach No Meetings

   

• City of St. Petersburg No Meetings

   

• City of Tarpon Springs Tuesday the 20^th @ 6:30pm

  Anclote River Dredge Project
  https://www.ctsfl.us/index_htm_files/Anclote%20Dredge.Governor%20Scott.6-14-17.pdf
  

• City of Treasure Island Tuesday the 20^th @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• Southwest Florida Water Management District No Meetings

   

• South Florida Water Management No Meetings

   

• WCIND No Meetings

SWFMIA local government agenda items for the week of April 10, 2017

• Lee County No Meetings

• City of Cape Coral No Meetings

• City of Fort Myers No Meetings

• Town of Fort Myers Beach No Meetings

• City of Sanibel No Meetings

• City of Bonita Springs No Meetings

• Village of Estero No Meetings

• Charlotte County Tuesday the 11^th @ 9:00am

  Vacancies

  Gulf Cove Waterway Benefit Unit is seeking one member to fill a vacant unexpired term through October 31, 2018.

  Northwest Port Charlotte Waterway Unit is seeking one member to fill a vacant unexpired term through Oct. 31, 2019.

• City of Punta Gorda No Meetings

• Sarasota County No Meetings

• City of North Port Tuesday the 11^th @ 1:00pm

  No issues

• City of Sarasota No Meetings

• City of Venice Tuesday the 11^th @ 9:00am

  No issues

• Town of Longboat Key No Meetings

• Manatee County No Meetings

• City of Anna Maria No Meetings

• City of Bradenton Beach No Meetings

• City of Bradenton Wednesday the 12^th @ 8:30am

  Agreement with Gator Grading & Paving for as needed utility/drainage infrastructure services.

  Memorandums of Understanding for the 2018 Regatta

• City of Holmes Beach Tuesday the 11^th @ 6:00pm  

  No issues

• City of Palmetto No Meetings

• Hillsborough County Wednesday the 12^th @ 9:00am

  No issues

• Plant City Monday the 10^th @ 7:30pm

  No issues

• City of Tampa Thursday the 13^th @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• City of Temple Terrace No Meetings

• Pinellas County Tuesday the 11^th @ 9:30am

  Partner Presentation:
  Port Tampa Bay – Paul Anderson, President/CEO.

  Dock Fee Report for the month of February 2017

• Town of Belleair No Meetings

• City of Belleair Beach No Meetings

• City of Belleair Bluffs No Meetings

• City of Clearwater No Meetings

• City of Gulfport No Meetings

• City of Indian Rocks Beach Tuesday the 11^th @ 7:00pm

  No issues

• Town of Indian Shores Tuesday the 11^th @ 5:00pm

  Agenda not posted will check back next week

• City of Largo No Meetings

• City of Madeira Beach Tuesday the 11^th @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• Town of North Redington Beach Thursday the 13^th @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• City of Oldsmar No Meetings  

• City of Pinellas Park Thursday the 13^th @ 7:30pm

  No issues

• Town of Redington Shores Wednesday the 12^th @ 7:00pm

  No issues

• City of Safety Harbor No Meetings

• City of Seminole Tuesday the 11^th @ 6:00pm

  Agenda not posted will check back next week

• City South Pasadena Tuesday the 11^th @ 7:00pm

  No issues

• City of St. Pete Beach Tuesday the 11^th @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• City of St. Petersburg No Meetings

• City of Tarpon Springs No Meetings

• City of Treasure Island No Meetings

• Southwest Florida Water Management District No Meetings

• South Florida Water Management Thursday the 13^th @ 9:00am

  No issues

• WCIND No Meetings

SWFMIA local government agenda items for the week of April 3, 2017

• Lee County Tuesday the 4^th @ 9:30am

  No issues

• City of Cape Coral Monday the 3^rd @ 4:30pm

  No issues

• City of Fort Myers Monday the 3^rd @ 4:30pm

  No issues

• Town of Fort Myers Beach Monday the 3^rd @ 9:00am

  No issues

• City of Sanibel Tuesday the 4^th @ 9:00am

  No issues

• City of Bonita Springs Wednesday the 5^th @ 5:30pm

  No issues

• Village of Estero Wednesday the 5^th @ 9:30am

  Estero River Boating Committee – Peggy Phillips, Master Naturalist

  PowerPoint Presentation – https://estero-fl.gov/wp-content/uploads/library/Agenda%20Attachments/Estero%20River%20Boating%20Committee%20Workshop%20-%2015a.pdf

• Charlotte County No Meetings

• City of Punta Gorda Wednesday the 5^th @ 9:00am

  A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Funding Agreement as host agency to the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program to receive funding from the Village of Estero, and appropriate the funds to implement the CHNEP  FY2017 Workplan.

  A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Funding Agreement as host agency to the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program to receive funding from Manatee County, and appropriate the funds to implement the CHNEP  FY2017 Workplan.

• Sarasota County Monday the 3^rd @ 9:00amgs

  No issues

• City of North Port No Meetings

• City of Sarasota Monday the 3^rd @ 2:00pm

  No issues

• City of Venice No Meetings

• Town of Longboat Key Monday the 3^rd @ 7:00pm

  No issues

• Manatee County Tuesday the 4^th @ 9:00am

  No issues

• City of Anna Maria Thursday the 6^th @ 6:00pm

  Agenda not posted will check back next week

• City of Bradenton Beach Thursday the 6^th @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• City of Bradenton No Meetings

• City of Holmes Beach No Meetings

• City of Palmetto Monday the 3^rd @ 7:00pm

  Discuss and conceptually approve the 2018 Manatee River Regatta

• Hillsborough County Wednesday the 5^th @ 9:00am

  Special appearance by Holly Greening, Director, Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP), to present the TBEP annual update.

  http://agenda-app.hillsboroughcounty.org/cache/00003/860/E-1.pdf

• Plant City No Meetings

• City of Tampa Thursday the 6^th @ 9:00am

  Agenda not posted will check back next week

• City of Temple Terrace Tuesday the 4^th @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• Pinellas County No Meetings

• Town of Belleair Tuesday the 4^th @ 6:00pm

  Agenda not posted will check back next week

• City of Belleair Beach Monday the 3^rd @ 5:30pm

  No issues

• City of Belleair Bluffs No Meetings

• City of Clearwater Monday the 3^rd @ 1:00pm

  No issues

• City of Gulfport Tuesday the 4^th @ 7:00pm

  Resolution No. 2017-28: A resolution of the City of Gulfport, Florida, amending fees for the Department of Leisure Services in accordance with Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances by establishing key deposits for tenants at the Gulfport Municipal Marina; and providing for an effective date.

  Item #6-b – Memorandum

  Item #6-b – Resolution

• City of Indian Rocks Beach No Meetings

• Town of Indian Shores No Meeting

• City of Largo Tuesday the 4^th @ 6:00pm

  Agenda not posted will check back next week

• City of Madeira Beach No Meetings

• Town of North Redington Beach No Meetings

• City of Oldsmar Tuesday the 4^th @ 7:00pm  

  Agenda not posted will check back next week

• City of Pinellas Park No Meetings

• Town of Redington Shores No Meetings

• City of Safety Harbor Monday the 3^rd @ 7:30pm

  No issues

• City of Seminole No Meetings

• City South Pasadena No Meetings

• City of St. Pete Beach No Meetings

• City of St. Petersburg Thursday the 6^th @ 8:30pm

  Cross Bay Ferry Report
  http://www.stpete.org/agenda%20packets/2017-04-06%20Council%20Agenda.pdf#%5B%7B%22num%22%3A95%2C%22gen%22%3A0%7D%2C%7B%22name%22%3A%22XYZ%22%7D%2C69%2C735%2C0%5D

  Pier Reports
  http://www.stpete.org/agenda%20packets/2017-04-06%20Council%20Agenda.pdf#%5B%7B%22num%22%3A97%2C%22gen%22%3A0%7D%2C%7B%22name%22%3A%22XYZ%22%7D%2C69%2C735%2C0%5D

  Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement between the City of St. Petersburg and Colliers International Tampa Bay, for the management, operation, maintenance and marketing of the Pier District.

  Report recommending Administration prepare amendments to the Intown Redevelopment Plan and Interlocal Agreement for the utilization of an existing $14,000,000 allocation for Pier District enhancements.

  Tampa Bay Estuary Program
  http://www.stpete.org/agenda%20packets/2017-04-06%20Council%20Agenda.pdf#%5B%7B%22num%22%3A137%2C%22gen%22%3A0%7D%2C%7B%22name%22%3A%22XYZ%22%7D%2C69%2C735%2C0%5D

• City of Tarpon Springs Tuesday the 4^th @ 6:30pm

  No issues 

• City of Treasure Island Tuesday the 4^th @ 6:00pm

  No issues

• Southwest Florida Water Management District No Meetings

• South Florida Water Management No Meetings

• WCIND No Meetings

Pelican Isle Yacht Club – Again Awarded Platinum Club of America Status – #10 Yacht Club in USA

December 1, 2016 – Pelican Isle Yacht Club is proud to announce that the Club has been selected again as a Platinum Club of America! Platinum Club recognition is the most respected award in the Private Club industry with only the top 5% of Private Clubs receiving Platinum Status. Pelican Isle Yacht Club was awarded 10th place nationally in the Yacht Club Category 2016-2018.

This second consecutive placement on the prestigious Platinum Club list is tremendous honor for Pelican Isle Yacht Club, and even more so having ranked 4 positions higher on the Top 20 List than in 2014. The management team and membership are thrilled to now be in the Top 10!

General Manager at Pelican Isle Yacht Club, Ali Feezor, commented on this award by saying “It is an honor to have been recognized again by PCoA. To have not only remained on the list, but to have risen to #10 in the nation reflects our commitment to excellence and pursuit of the highest possible standard. Pelican Isle Yacht Club is a special place; it is our beautiful surroundings, our friendly membership, and our professional staff that are key to our success.”   

Initiated in 1997, the Platinum Clubs of America vote takes place every other year and is conducted through a nationwide vote of 4400 Club Managers and Presidents or Owners of the finest Private Clubs in the nation. This year, more than 3,100 General Managers, Presidents and Owners voted for their peers, which makes Platinum recognition the most respected acknowledgment in the industry. These Industry Leaders were directed to vote for Clubs that meet the Seven Platinum Clubs of America Selection Criteria, as approved by the Advisory Board.

There are seven criteria for a Club to be considered for selection as a Platinum Club of America by Club Leaders Forum:

Voters are requested to select Clubs in five categories, Golf Clubs, Country Clubs, City Clubs, Athletic Club and Yacht Clubs. The Clubs are ranked by score, highest to lowest. 150 Country Clubs, 50 Golf and City Clubs and 20 Athletic and Yacht Clubs are acknowledged with Platinum status until the next vote in September 2018.

Dennis W. Burns, Executive Director of Club Leaders Forum and Platinum Clubs of America stated “Clubs are always striving to meet and exceed Member expectations and sustain Membership levels. Platinum status confirms that Clubs are planning for their future and are adapting to changing times. Above all, a Platinum Club understands the value of its’ professional staff and a Platinum Club is universally recognized for excellence. Clubs also respect the recognition by their peers in the industry.” To learn more about Club Leaders Forum, please visit their website at www.clubleadersforum.com.

Pelican Isle Yacht Club is conveniently situated in an exclusive Southwest Florida location just five minutes from the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico at Wiggins Pass on the Cocohatchee River. Pelican Isle Yacht Club is truly unique – it is Naples’ only private island club. The 20,000 square foot clubhouse is slated to undergo a $4.8 million dollar renovation in 2017, enhancing and updating the facilities for the Members of this already-special organization. Members enjoy a luxurious, inviting environment with remarkable amenities for relaxation, entertainment, socialization and fun. Come dine, play, party, exercise, ride our beach shuttle, and dock your vessel a stone’s throw from the magnificent waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Visit us online at www.piyc.net.

For more information please contact Kathie Pedit, Membership Sales & Marketing Director, at [email protected] or by calling us at (239) 566-1606.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice: St. Pete Pier Construction Project

The Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403).

The project would affect waters of the U.S. associated with Tampa Bay. The project site is located at 800 2nd Avenue NE, in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.
The site is located in Section 20, Township 31 South, and Range 17 East.

The project purpose is construction of a municipal pier in downtown St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.

Read the full project description and public notice here

SaraBay Marina to Open Second Location in Naples

Sarasota, Florida – SaraBay Marina, one of Sarasota’s most prominent marinas, has announced they are expanding with a new Sales, Service, Parts and Storage facility in Naples, Florida.

SaraBay-Naples will be located just south of Naples’ iconic ‘Tin City’ at 3470 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112 (formerly Gulf Shores Marina). SaraBay-Naples will be offering New & Used Boat Sales, Factory Authorized Service and Repairs, a fully stocked Parts Department and Dry Rack Storage.

SaraBay Marina in Sarasota has been known for their excellence in customer service and helping customers choose the boat that is right for them. They will be continuing those sales principles at the new Naples location by expanding their sales operations with a new selection of boat manufacturers and a variety of used boats as well. SaraBay-Naples will be the exclusive dealer for World Cat, Albemarle “The Carolina Classic” and Tidewater Boats. The new SaraBay Marina-Naples will also be extending their engine sales, parts sales and service for Yamaha, Mercury and BRP Evinrude Outboards and Mercruiser Sterndrives.

The Storage capabilities at their new Bayshore Drive address will be enhanced with SaraBay’s purchase of a new “state of the art” 23,000 lb. capacity Wiggins “MarinaBull” Forklift. The dry storage facility currently consists of outdoor rack storage with plans already in the works to build a new indoor dry-storage facility (to be completed by the Fall of 2017).

Michael Myers, Director of Operations for SaraBay Marina expressed: “This has been a long time coming. We have always envisioned opening another marina on the Southwest Coast of Florida and we believe Naples to be the ideal market for that expansion. We have a lot of exciting plans for the new Naples site and we hope to eventually open additional locations, but for now our new location in Naples is a very encouraging first step.”

The new location is anticipated to be ready and open to customers December 1st, 2016. SaraBay will continue to operate the marina’s Sarasota location where they are dealers for World Cat, Jupiter, Cobalt and Key West Boats.

CONTACT:

Mike Myers
Director of Marina Operations
Sarasota Phone: (941) 359-0390
Naples Phone: (239) 300-9660
[email protected]
Download the full press release here

FWC seeks public input on anchoring and mooring rules, pilot program

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking feedback from cruising boaters, local boaters and other residents in evaluating the state’s Anchoring and Mooring Pilot Program and related ordinances.

The FWC has posted a brief online survey to accept this feedback. It should take approximately five to 10 minutes to complete and will be available to the public Oct. 1-9.

Any input is greatly appreciated in evaluating and improving boating in Florida.

The Florida Legislature established the Anchoring and Mooring Pilot Program in 2009. The intent was to explore potential options for regulating the anchoring or mooring of non-live-aboard vessels outside the marked boundaries of public mooring fields throughout the state.

After public input, the FWC selected the cities of St. Augustine, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Stuart (in conjunction with Martin County) and the cities of Key West and Marathon (in conjunction with Monroe County) as five sites for the pilot program. They were granted temporary authority to regulate mooring in their jurisdictional waters through local ordinances.

All ordinances enacted under authority of the pilot program will expire on July 1, 2017, and will be inoperative and unenforceable thereafter, unless re-enacted by the Legislature.

Participation in the survey will help determine the effectiveness of the program, developed ordinances, and a variety of concepts related to specific restrictions on anchoring of vessels which may be considered in the future.

To access the survey and for more information, go to MyFWC.com/Boating.