![]() You can catch pristine nature and Florida wildlife anywhere along the 60-plus mile banks, spanning between the Hardee/Manatee County line and its eventual flow into Charlotte Harbor. The Myakka River is a winding, mysterious dark-water river that is designated as a “Wild and Scenic River,” only one of two rivers in the state with this distinction bestowed by the Florida State Legislature. An agreement between the two will need approval from county commissioners.Way Down Upon Myakka River…, or so the tune could go. Vetter says, "I hope they work it out for everyone's sake locals and tourists." p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">County parks and recreation officials are reviewing a business plan from Snook Haven's managing partners. The goal is to keep Snook Haven open," says Brown.p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">In a proposal to the county, the cafe's managing partners have asked to repay the county through deferred payments that's an extra 2.5% from sales each month, until the debt is paid off.p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">Some Sarasota residents say they'd like to see the county work out a deal. We try to be fair and try to work with the vendor. It has taken the countyfour months of talks before sending a notice of default to the managing partners in September.p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">Sarasota County Commissioner Lora Patterson says, "I'm disturbed about the lack of compliance in terms of the lease period." p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">"They did not get preferential treatment," says Carolyn Brown, General Manager of Sarasota Parks and Recreation.p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">Brown met with restaurant officials earlier this month to work out an agreement.p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">"The last thing we want to do is have a business go out of business. p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">Contractually, the restaurant pays the county 12.5% of its monthly sales in rent. p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">The county has added a new deck and Davis says county officials plan to build new restrooms and add on a new roof. Davis says they will open a country store will customers can rent kayaks and canoes. ![]() Entertainment has been added Thursday through Saturday nights. Food is good now, good portions for fair prices."p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">Davis says he plans to release a new menu in the spring, featuring old traditional Florida recipes. "Three building blocks in restaurant business: cleanliness, good service and good food. p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">Davis says he has a plan to fire up business. He took over the restaurant in October as general manager and executive chef. The oil spill hurt, but it comes down to mismanagement," says Jonathan Davis. It'sapopular place, but the restaurant has fallen prey to financial problems, owing the county more than $40,000 in rent dating back to May.p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">"It was the economy. ![]() to me this speaks of Florida."p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">And in the park is Snook Haven Cafe. You can't feed the alligators, there are raccoons running around. "It's a taste of old Florida you don't always find it," says Joan Vetter, a Sarasota resident.p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">"It's charming," adds Seattle visitor Diane Bowers.p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt ">Since 1948 Sarasota County has owned Snook Haven, a fishing camp along one of Florida's wild and scenic rivers. ![]()
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