“The point is, if you can still use that land but you have exclusive use, you’re not allowing others to use that land,” he said. “I’m not willing to give any more land away for that, especially for a lease that is less than many people’s mortgage on a monthly basis.”
“This afternoon the city attorney and I received from the Boca Ciega Yacht Club the lease that we had worked on with them last week. Their board approved it last night. The city attorney and I will review it this week and place it on your agenda for May 16.” – City Manager Jim O’Reilly
Check out the April 27 letters to the editor of The Gabber Newspaper. On tap this week: More about BCYC and an oak tree in peril.
We vulnerably share this with the discomfort that accompanies it – and regardless, want to state that we do not oppose BCYC staying in our community. Rather, we seek a path forward that ensures that everyone who seeks access to our beautiful municipal waters can have it, equitably, without having to join a club that doesn’t represent all of Gulfport. We can all share.
An Op-Ed from Jonathan Micocci about Boca Ciega Yacht Club, the City of Gulfport, and the proposed lease terms.
Council delayed a vote on the Boca Ciega Yacht Club lease again at the Mar. 21 Gulfport City Council. Paul Ray asked for the delay.
Gulfport City Council signaled they will not negotiate further on a proposal for a new agreement for Boca Ciega Yacht Club.
In part one of a three-part series, The Gabber asked candidates for Gulfport City Council to talk about Gulfport issues.
A judge has dismissed the ADA lawsuit against the Boca Ciega Yacht Club and the City of Gulfport with prejudice. That means Ring cannot file the lawsuit again.
Police have arrested Gulfport resident Ray Rodriguez for allegedly resisting an officer. St. Petersburg Police wanted to question Rodriguez in relation to an incident involving a Gulfport city employee that took place in St. Pete; when officers attempted to question Rodriguez, he fled.
At its final meeting of the year, Gulfport City Council talked about removing “No Parking” signs in parts of the city. They also voted for the second and final time on a new fireworks ordinance, got an update on Gulfport Rebound participation, and heard about the Boca Ciega Yacht Club boat parade.
Reactions to council elections, boat parades, Larry Enlow, and more.
