Post by pennyd on Aug 3, 2011 14:51:19 GMT -5
Debate is up in the air right now regarding Caddy's (Sunset Bch, FL). Below is the article from Bay News 9:
TREASURE ISLAND --
A former city commissioner is questioning whether the beachfront at Caddy's in Treasure Island belongs to the public or the owner.
The beach behind Caddy's is private, which legal experts say is very rare and unusual in Florida.
Ed Gayton told Treasure Island city commissioners Tuesday night he believes Caddy's beach is actually public land.
Caddy's owner, Tony Amico, told commissioners that the state gave him that stretch of beach in a lawsuit settlement.
"That property in front of Caddy's has been alienated by the state of Florida and given to Caddy's," Amico said. "Therefore it no longer belongs to the public. Sorry."
Amico says he has all the legal documents to prove he owns that stretch of sand.
"These are the quick claim deeds signed by Governor Charlie Crist, Bill McCollum, Alex Sink and Charles Bronson," he said. "Quick claim deeds, deeding me the rights to those properties."
Gayton is urging city commissioners to send a letter to the state for clarification.
"I want an answer from the board of trustees," Gayton said. "Is it a public beach or is it a private beach?"
Amico says he allows people to walk through or use his beach.
Gayton also says he has a problem with Caddy's stopping people from bringing coolers onto the beach.
Amico says he's trying to prevent people from bringing outside alcohol or food onto his property.
The commissioners asked their city attorney to look into the matter.
TREASURE ISLAND --
A former city commissioner is questioning whether the beachfront at Caddy's in Treasure Island belongs to the public or the owner.
The beach behind Caddy's is private, which legal experts say is very rare and unusual in Florida.
Ed Gayton told Treasure Island city commissioners Tuesday night he believes Caddy's beach is actually public land.
Caddy's owner, Tony Amico, told commissioners that the state gave him that stretch of beach in a lawsuit settlement.
"That property in front of Caddy's has been alienated by the state of Florida and given to Caddy's," Amico said. "Therefore it no longer belongs to the public. Sorry."
Amico says he has all the legal documents to prove he owns that stretch of sand.
"These are the quick claim deeds signed by Governor Charlie Crist, Bill McCollum, Alex Sink and Charles Bronson," he said. "Quick claim deeds, deeding me the rights to those properties."
Gayton is urging city commissioners to send a letter to the state for clarification.
"I want an answer from the board of trustees," Gayton said. "Is it a public beach or is it a private beach?"
Amico says he allows people to walk through or use his beach.
Gayton also says he has a problem with Caddy's stopping people from bringing coolers onto the beach.
Amico says he's trying to prevent people from bringing outside alcohol or food onto his property.
The commissioners asked their city attorney to look into the matter.