Sail Honeymoon on Dunedin Causeway to Go Up for Bid?
Sail Honeymoon, a kayak and sailboat rental stand on Dunedin Causeway, is fast approaching the end of its lease with the city, and residents want officials to amend the contract so the business can stay. It's up for discussion at tonight's public hearing.
Legally, the city is required to put the iconic Causeway kayak and sailboat rental concession out to bid. But Dunedin Causeway residents and Commissioner Julie Scales are asking city leaders to disregard the agreement and keep 20-year owner Glen Steinke of Sail Honeymoon right where he is. "We have a million visitors pass through the Causeway going to Honeymoon Island every year, and Glen has been our eyes and ears to assure the maintenance of this entire Causeway area," Norma Tilleges, president of Dunedin Beach Civic Association, wrote in a Jan. 12 letter to commissioners. Steinke operates Sail Honeymoon through a license agreement with the city that expires July 31. In order to ensure continuous service on the causeway and also remain …
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Ashley King
11:30 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Glen is an important community member and helps keep the causeway safe and clean. His business is so awesome and everyone loves it there. It would be a real shame if we lost him... Dunedin Causeway would not be the same and the community would suffer as well. more ›