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Sarasota News Leader July 19, 2013 Page 10 On Nov. 19, 2012, county Code Enforcement Officer John Lally issued a Notice of Violation/ Notice to Obtain Permit to The Daniels Law Firm in downtown Sarasota, the registered agent for the property owner, Siesta Resorts LLC. Siegel — showed up to offer any comments or defense. The Special Magistrate found the property in violation of both county ordinances and Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) regulations regarding construction in flood zones. As a result, on June 14, the magistrate imposed a fine of $250 per day for the Under "Statement of Facts," Lally wrote, "Resfirst day of noncompliance in each case and a idential alterations without a permit including fine of $500 per day for each subsequent day windows, entry door, electric, plumbing, A/C the property remained in noncompliance. and ductwork. A shed, deck & covered deck also installed without a permit. Obtain an after With the fines mounting, there still has been the fact permit for all items that are [allowed no response from the Daniels firm or Siegel. by the code]. Items that are not [allowed by As a result, County Attorney Stephen Depermit] will have to be removed." Marsh on July 9 sought County Commission During hearings before a Sarasota County approval to file a civil lawsuit against Siesta Special Magistrate, neither anyone from The Resorts LLC to seek remedies. "While we have Daniels Law Firm nor the trustee of Siesta Re- aggressively pursued this through Code Ensorts LLC — Sarasota chiropractor Dr. Craig forcement," DeMarsh explained to the board, An aerial view shows the house at 6537 Sabal Drive located adjacent to a section of canal on the southern part of Siesta Key. Old Stickney Point Road runs diagonally across the upper left-hand part of the image. Photo from Google Maps