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Sarasota News Leader September 13, 2013 In its bid, WMS Sarasota Management says it is a joint venture with A2Z Hospitality Management Co. LLC and WMS Sarasota Holdings LLC. "WMS Sarasota has plans to develop its sixteen acres of land immediately adjacent to Warm Mineral Springs in establishment of environmentally responsible health and wellness destination while A2Z Hospitality Management is a hospitality expert that operates five hotels and resorts in Southwest Florida," the bid says. Page 23 that has received positive media attention and is becoming a prominent hotel in the area." According to its bid, WMS Sarasota Management also plans to extend the operating hours of Warm Mineral Springs and the resort's water fitness therapy programs to accommodate local residents who cannot come to the site during what had been the normal hours of operation. The firm further proposes to establish medical spa and wellness programs "under medical guidance and supervision" and offer The latter firm's Four Points Punta Gorda shuttle bus service from local hotels. "has an excellent rating with internet travel sites and consumer reviews," the bid material The other firm that bid on the short-term concontinues. "Specifically, it has a 92% approv- tract was Cambridgeshire Investment LLC, al rating from travelers on Tripadvisor.com." based in Port Charlotte. Its principal, Michael Further, it says, A2Z's "most recent venture Meagher, says in his bid that he spent 22 years involves remodeling and reopening of new Ra- in the motel and restaurant business before mada Venice Resort in South Sarasota County moving to Port Charlotte in 1979. % A memo to the County Commission explains background on the bid process to reopen Warm Mineral Springs. Image courtesy Sarasota County