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During the March 11 interview with the News Leader, Matthes explained, "I've been dealing with [noise issues] since 1993." A HEARING FOR BOB'S BOATHOUSE In related news, Sarasota County spokesman Curt Preisser told the News Leader this week that a hearing before a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has been set for March 21 to determine whether Bob's Boathouse should be fined for failing to complete a "punch list" of items necessary for it to receive a Certificate of Occupancy from the county. On Jan. 31, the county denied the business' request to extend its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. Instead, the county issued a Notice of Violation. At that time, county staff told representatives of Bob's Boathouse they had 20 days to finish the punch list work or the county would issue an Affidavit of Violation and take the business to court. On Feb. 21, with punch list items still incom- plete, the county issued the affidavit. According to the Notice of Violation filed on Jan. 31, the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate can impose a penalty up to $250 per day for any existing violation. Penalties of up to $500 per day can be imposed for each repeat violation. James Aker, the Sarasota attorney represent- ing Bob's Boathouse, told the News Leader in late February that more items had been completed on the punch list than the county indicated at that time. He welcomed the opportunity to defend the business during the hearing, he added. % Manuel R. Chepote, LUTCF Chepote Insurance Inc. 1300 Main Street • Sarasota, Florida (941) 366-0100 Serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties agents.allstate.com/manuel-r-chepote-sarasota-fl.html Click for driving directions Auto • Home • Life Renters • Motorcycles Flood • Business • Annuities Financial Services Sarasota News Leader March 14, 2014 Page 30