Governing Legislation: Resolution No. 2024-026
 
Purpose: The purpose of the Task Force is to determine the mechanism for lawful and legal operation of commercial water-based charter boat and tour excursion operators, to evaluate existing opportunities and requirements for commercial water-based charter boat and tour excursion operations, and to develop a final report and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners related to these purposes.
 
Requirements: 5 members

  • Two (2) Charter Tour Operators Representatives 

  • Two (2) Water Access/Marina Property Owners or Charter Tour Operators with a Lease of Land Abutting the Marine Park District Representatives 

  • One (1) Community Member At-Large Representative

Term: Effective until September 30, 2024
 
Meetings: Weekly meetings starting at 2:30 p.m.
 
County Staff Contact: Business Operations Manager Shelia Roberson; Sroberson@scgov.net 

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                                        Current Members - 1 Vacant Position 

Vacant

Category: Community Member At-Large Representative 

Term Expires: 9/30/2024

 

Jason Kobza

Category: Charter Tour Operator Representative 

Term Expires: 9/30/2024

Jason.Kobza@sarasotaadvisory.net

 

Brad Donahue

Category: Charter Tour Operator Representative 

Term Expires: 9/30/2024

Brad.Donahue@sarasotaadvisory.net

 

Sherman Baldwin

Category: Water Access/Marina Property Owner or Charter Tour Operator with a Lease of Land Abutting the Marine Park District Representative 

Term Expires: 9/30/2024

Sherman.Baldwin@sarasotaadvisory.net

 

Mason Tush

Category: Water Access/Marina Property Owner or Charter Tour Operator with a Lease of Land Abutting the Marine Park District Representative 

Term Expires: 9/30/2024

Mason.Tush@sarasotaadvisory.net