On January 4, 2013, the Commission issued an order granting a temporary variance, with conditions, from section (2)(a)4 of the Sarasota County manatee protection rule (68C-22.026, Florida Administrative Code) to the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees, Inc. ("Ski-A-...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Manatees

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
68C-22.026: Sarasota County Zones

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hereby gives notice:
On January 4, 2013, the Commission issued an order granting a temporary variance, with conditions, from section (2)(a)4 of the Sarasota County manatee protection rule (68C-22.026, Florida Administrative Code) to the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees, Inc. ("Ski-A-Rees"). The petition was filed with the Commission on November 4, 2012, and a notice of petition was published in the Florida Administrative Register on December 6, 2012. One public comment was received. The variance authorizes Ski-A-Rees to continue to operate motorboats above regulated speeds while engaged in show-ski operations and training within a portion of the Slow Speed zone near City Island. The variance applies through December 7, 2017. A variance was granted because the Commission determined that a substantial hardship exists and because the purposes of §370.12(2), FS, would be achieved by other means, specifically through the setting of conditions and limitations on the activities.
A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Mr. Scott Calleson, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Imperiled Species Management Section (6A), 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.