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A snowy plover chick has been described as resembling a 'cotton ball on toothpicks.' Photo by Hans Hillewaert via Wikimedia Commons Siesta Seen Berna emphasized that the piers would not be used for the docking of any vessels. After Berna completed his presentation, Chairman Charles Hines told Zipkin he would have 20 minutes to make his remarks. Zipkin assured Hines he did not need that much time. Zipkin — who noted he is a lawyer — first pointed out that he had planned to rent a bus and bring with him the 63 Siesta Towers res- idents in favor of construction of the new piers. However, Berna "suggested that might not be the wisest approach," Zipkin added — no need to overwhelm the commissioners. As far as Berna's presentation, Zipkin told the board, "I think his prep is more than suf- ficient. … Mr. Berna and his staff have been extremely sensitive to this project." Zipkin then showed the board a document dated Nov. 15, 1976, which mentions the piers as part of the original plan for Siesta Towers. He explained that the complex was erected as an apartment complex. "It did have two piers from the very begin- ning," he added, referring to the document. When he concluded his remarks, Hines told him, "As a good lawyer, you know not to over- try your case." Sarasota News Leader February 21, 2014 Page 109