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Commission tables decision on land‑based shark‑fishing business license after public‑safety concerns
Summary
The board tabled a request from a land‑based fishing guide for a Gulf County business license to operate shore‑based shark and saltwater fishing trips, citing safety and tourism‑policy concerns; the item was moved to a future tourism/TDC workshop for further study.
The Gulf County Commission voted to table action on a business‑license request from Thomas Montgomery, an applicant for a land‑based fishing charter that would operate shore‑based shark and surf fishing trips. Commissioners cited public‑safety concerns and the need for additional public input; the item will be considered at an upcoming tourism/TDC workshop.
Montgomery told the commission he runs land‑based fishing trips in Panama City and had inquiries from Gulf County visitors and renters who wanted to book shore‑based trips. “We begin our trip starting at 7PM or 07:30PM ish, depending on how crowded the beaches are,” he…
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