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After the administrative complaint has been served to the appropriate person, Higginbotham continued, the department will await the scheduling of a hearing in 12th Judicial Circuit Court in Sarasota. "We'll have to go and present the case, including photo- graphs and testimony," he said. Then it will be up to the judge to decide on the fine for each day a violation continues. The maximum daily amount is $500, he pointed out. However, a judge could decide to impose a fine of $100 per day. Afterward, it will be a matter of trying to reach a resolution with the owners of the business, Higginbotham said. Once the owners and the Health Department settle on a "satisfactory compromise," he added, "then we can discuss the money they owe us for all the trouble they've caused." He pointed out, "It ends up being very time-consuming and very labor-intensive" for the department's attorney and her staff. Higginbotham also concedes the frustration on the part of neighbors in the vicinity of Bob's Boathouse who would like to have the issue resolved as soon as possible. "I under- stand the concern out there." % A number of people were in the pool at one point during the weekend of June 28-29, as documented by a witness. Contributed photo Sarasota News Leader July 4, 2014 Page 11