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Resident warns city marina use could breach submerged‑land lease, asks council to act

6406288 · October 22, 2025
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Summary

A Punta Gorda resident urged council to enforce a submerged‑land lease at Ashley Park Marina and said commercial uses like Freedom Boat Club may have reduced public access contrary to lease terms.

A Punta Gorda resident told the city council on Oct. 22 that continued commercial operations at Ashley Park Marina may violate the city’s submerged‑land lease and jeopardize its status.

Mike Callahan, speaking during the regular public-input period, said he was concerned the marina has become more open to commercial operators than to the public. “At this point, we got over 90% open to Freedom Boat Club, a commercial entity…

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