CONTENTS
Vol. 2, No. 35 — May 16, 2014
SIESTA SEEN
NEWS BRIEFS
STAYING UP OR COMING DOWN? 43
The Downtown Improvement District board voices concerns about the future of the historic
DeMarcay Hotel property and has to do backtrack on a letter opposing parking meters —
Stan Zimmerman
STILL WORKING ON THE DETAILS 50
Extended warranties and storm surge protection focus of latest Lift Station 87 discussions —
Stan Zimmerman
ANOTHER DELAY AND POLICY QUESTIONS 55
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects to release its Lido Renourishment Project material
June 11, but a Tampa law firm wants an environmental impact statement, too — Rachel Brown
Hackney
$964,257 AND COUNTING 61
Tourist Development Tax revenue continues to climb at the same time other county revenue
data proves strong — Rachel Brown Hackney
TWO CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS 66
Sale of the former community garden site, the Lido Pool's future and capital improvements are
on board agendas next week — Stan Zimmerman
SIESTA SEEN 70
Snowy Plovers and Least Terns are busy nesting on the beach; nighttime work is under way
on the Stickney Point Road bridge; and a swimmer is rescued at the beach — Rachel Brown
Hackney
NEWS BRIEFS 77
CRIME BLOTTER 89
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