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LongBoat Key

October 24, 2011 by Mary Lou Davidson

Progress on the LongBoat Key Dog Beach

On Thursday last week, a full house at LongBoat Key Town Hall prompted Commissioners to take a serious look at the need to designate a portion of the beach as dog-friendly.  A committee has been formed to study the possibilities pro and con and suggest possible solutions.  Two of the seven Commissioners will serve on the Committee providing insight to local ordinances and protocol.

According to PetTravel.com, more than 30 million people traveled with their pet last year.  One must make the assumption that when those people are planning their vacations they are looking for dog friendly communities.  Yes, these are mostly people traveling with dogs, only 2% of cat lovers travel with their kitties and a the number is slightly smaller for bird and reptile fans.

Sarasota and Bradenton dog lovers must now drive to Venice’s Brohard Park to enjoy the beach with their pup.  A LBK option would provide a nice alternative and an infusion of new customers to dog friendly businesses on LongBoat Key.

The prospect of a dog-friendly destination beach on LongBoat Key is now a real possibility, but it is far from done.  Your support is still needed.  You can stay tuned to this web site for more information,  and you may send your letters of support to [email protected].

If you are on LongBoat Key right now, and looking for a dog-friendly park, check out the Joan M. Durant Park at 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive.  There is no beach access but it’s a gorgeous walk and dogs are welcome.

 

 

 

October 17, 2011 by Mary Lou Davidson

Dogs on LongBoat Key Beach

ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 20, 2011 AT 1:00 PM. THE LONGBOAT KEY COMMISSION WILL HEAR AND DISCUSS A REQUEST FROM A GROUP OF CITIZENS FOR THE DESIGNATION OF A SMALL PORTION OF OUR BEACH TO BE DOG FRIENDLY. LBK TOWN HALL IS LOCATED AT 501 BAY ISLAND ROAD ON LONGBOAT.

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE COMMISSION TO SEE THAT THERE IS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THIS INITIATIVE AND YOUR PRESENCE WILL GREATLY INCREASE OUR CHANCES OF SUCCESS.

THE REQUEST TO THE TOWN WILL INCLUDE:

* A PORTION OF THE BEACH TO BE DESIGNATED DOG FRIENDLY
* ALL DOGS SHOULD BE UNDER TOTAL CONTROL OF THEIR OWNERS AT ALL TIMES
* ALL PET WASTE TO BE PICKED UP AND DISPOSED OF IN PROPER CONTAINERS
* DOGS PROHIBITED FROM BEACH USE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9 A.M. AND 6 P.M.
* ALL WILDLIFE, BIRDS AND TURTLES MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES
* ALL OTHER TOWN ORDINANCES GOVERNING BEACHES REMAIN IN EFFECT.

ALSO UP FOR DISCUSSION IS CITIZEN’S WATCHDOG GROUP WHICH WILL HELP TO KEEP THE AREA CLEAN AND HELP BOTH RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO UNDERSTAND THE RULES. ALSO, WE MIGHT OFFER A CITIZENS GROUP TO HELP FUND SIGNAGE, A RULES AND REGULATION BROCHURE, AND ANIMAL RESIDUE STATIONS. WE NEED PEOPLE TO ATTEND TO SHOW THAT THE PUBLIC SUPPORTS THIS INITIATIVE! IF YOU’VE EVER THOUGHT – WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT IF WE COULD BRING OUR DOGS TO LONGBOAT, NOW IS THE TIME TO LET THE COMMISSIONERS KNOW!

CAN MAKE IT? YOU CAN STILL LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO
[email protected].

QUESTIONS? EMAIL – [email protected]

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