SWFMIA Annual Dinner Invitation 2017

NEW LOCATION

Tuesday, September 26 2017
Plantation Golf & Country Club 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
10500 Darlington Drive Fort Myers, FL 33913

Catch up with old and new friends while receiving updates on the state of the marine industry and The Association. Hear from guest speaker Senator Jack Latvala, a Gubernatorial candidate and friend of boating. A raffle and auction will be held for our scholarship and community donation fund (please donate an item if possible).

$25/per person includes dinner and 1 free drink

Reservations Required – Contact Laura Good
[email protected]
(239) 656-7083

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

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

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 11th @ 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 11th @ 1:00pm

    No issues

  • City of Sarasota No Meetings

  • City of Venice Tuesday the 11th @ 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 12th @ 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 11th @ 6:00pm  

    No issues

  • City of Palmetto No Meetings

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

    No issues

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

    No issues

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

    No issues

  • City of Temple Terrace No Meetings

  • Pinellas County Tuesday the 11th @ 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 11th @ 7:00pm

    No issues

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

    Agenda not posted will check back next week

  • City of Largo No Meetings

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

    No issues

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

    No issues

  • City of Oldsmar No Meetings  

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

    No issues

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

    No issues

  • City of Safety Harbor No Meetings

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

    Agenda not posted will check back next week

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

    No issues

  • City of St. Pete Beach Tuesday the 11th @ 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 13th @ 9:00am

    No issues

  • WCIND No Meetings

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

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:

  • Universal recognition
  • Excellence in amenities & facilities
  • Caliber of staff & professional service levels
  • Quality of membership
  • Governance & prudent fiscal management
  • Adapting to changing times
  • Overall experience

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.

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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.

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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

SWFMIA local government agenda items for the week of October 10, 2016

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 11th @ 9:00am

No issues

City of Punta Gorda No Meetings

Sarasota County Monday the 10th@ 1:00pm and Tuesday the 11th @ 9:00am

Monday
(Public hearing) To adopt a resolution reducing the signature threshold from 80% to 67% for the public-initiated petition process to create navigable waterways maintenance project units and funding districts.

(Public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2016-065, amending Section 54-656 and Section 54-661 of the County Code, relating to the Water and Navigation Control Authority;

Tuesday
No issues

City of North Port Tuesday the 11th @ 10:00am

No issues

City of Sarasota No Meetings

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

No issues

Town of Longboat Key Tuesday the 4th @ 7:00pm (Last week)

No issues

Manatee County Tuesday the 11th @ 9:00am

No issues

City of Anna Maria Tuesday the 11th @ 4:00pm

No issues

City of Bradenton Beach No Meetings

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

No issues

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

No issues

City of Palmetto No Meetings

Hillsborough County No Meetings

Plant City Monday the 10th @ 7:30pm

No issues

City of Tampa Thursday the 13th @ 5:30pm

No issues last week
No issues this week

City of Temple Terrace No Meetings

Pinellas County Tuesday the 11th @ 9:30am

No issues

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 11th @ 7:00pm

No issues

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

Agenda not posted will check back next week

City of Largo No Meetings

City of Madeira Beach Tuesday the 111th @ 6:00pm

Authorization of second amendment to services agreement with Hubbard’s Sea Adventure Inc.

Town of North Redington Beach No Meetings

City of Oldsmar No Meetings

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

No issues

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

No issues

City of Safety Harbor No Meetings

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

No issues

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

No issues

City of St. Pete Beach Tuesday the 11th @ 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 No Meetings

WCIND No Meetings

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.