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Sarasota News Leader January 10, 2014 Page 36 All the improvements are scheduled to be had learned Parks and Recreation staff had begun telling area wedding planners to make completed in four phases over two years. it clear to prospective brides that Siesta "If they are turning people away that quickly Public Beach will be off limits for all of 2015. without an alternative," Matthes pointed out She was trying to learn the exact details about of Parks and Recreation Department employ- the county's plans, Neiman added, because ees, "that really impacts the accommodations, the Chamber's goal was to encourage people the restaurants and all the retailers on the to follow proper procedures in planning wedkey." dings or other events on the island. Chastanna Neiman, events and office manager Matthes suggested SKVA board members for the Siesta Chamber, told the approxi- follow up with county staff to get a betmately 20 SKVA members present that she ter understanding of the situation, so the During Phase IV of the beach park work, the last section of the existing parking area will be renovated. Image courtesy Sarasota County