Sarasota Outboard Club Lease
Summary
The 115-member, blue-collar boating club gets 25 more years at Ken Thompson Park to justify roughly $450,000 in upgrades — getting off septic and well water, dock and electrical repairs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Appraisal suggested about $34,000 annual rent; the club pays the city via higher non-resident dues and 20% of event revenue.
Club members, youth fishing programs and the bay through septic-to-sewer conversion.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission (Regular) - Oct 5, 2026
A resident says seawall contractors and dozens of jet skis are crowding out the public at the ramp, including parking in handicapped spots. The city attorney agreed to look at enforcement teeth.
City Commission (Regular) - May 18, 2026
The 115-member, blue-collar boating club gets 25 more years at Ken Thompson Park to justify roughly $450,000 in upgrades — getting off septic and well water, dock and electrical repairs.
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