Please Join Us – All Interested Marine Industry Businesses Welcome
St. Petersburg Yacht Club – Thursday September 10, 4:00pm – RSVP Required
SWFMIA Roundtables are an opportunity for Marine Industry Businesses to come together for updates and discussions on issues. More importantly it is a chance to network, get to know others in the boating business, and be a part of growing efforts to strengthen the voice of our industry in Southwest Florida.
The Agenda |
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Dock & Marina Permitting & Dredging Hans Wilson, Hans Wilson & Associates Howard Miller, Gator Dredging |
The current state of Dock Permitting & a review of local dredging projects affecting boating. |
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Derelict Vessel Update Hans Wilson, Hans Wilson & Associates Phil Secord, Mastry Engine Center |
Status of FWC Derelict Vessel Plan. |
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Pinellas County Manatee Plan Norm Schultz |
Status of plan and its impact on local boaters. |
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FWS Grants for Transient Docks Walt Miller, St. Petersburg Municipal Marina |
A review of the city’s process in obtaining an FWC grant. |
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West Coast Inland Navigation District Justin McBride |
What is WCIND and the role it plays in recreational boating. |
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Fishing Regs Effect on Boating Dennis O’Hern, Fishing Rights Alliance Dr. Luis Barbieri, FWC Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute |
Where are we with State and Federal regulations. How is it impacting the boating public. |
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Legislative Update Missy Timmins, Timmins Consulting MIA of Florida Tallahassee Lobbyist |
Upcoming boating issues in Tallahassee. Reapportionment. |
| SWFMIA | The state of the Association and a discussion of how we can better bring Boating Businesses together and grow the voice of our Industry. |
Roundtable: 4:00pm – 6:30pm (Starting promptly at 4:00pm) No charge to attend
Happy Hour: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (SWFMIA hosts appetizers and 1st drink, then cash bar)
St. Petersburg Yacht Club
11 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Email laura@swfmia.com or call 954-570-7785