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    Paul M. Semenec, Environmental Specialist III, Resource Protection, Sarasota County, explains how to make changes if any restrictions are found to exist in federal , state of county records.

To the Eagle:

    I have spoken with my manager about the Eagle area and have the following direction for you:
   Since the eagle nest has been missing for several years, the  Association needs to contact US Fish and Wildlife Service to verify that the site is not on the current eagle site list, or to have it removed from the list.  If USFWS no longer considers the nest site protected, there are no longer any Federal restrictions on the site.
   As for the County, if the 300-feet wide eagle reserve area is depicted on the plat, or if it is referenced in the subdivision documents, they should be revised to no longer require restrictions in this area (if USFWS releases the site from the current list). 

   Revision of the plat will require a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners.  Be reminded that any protected habitats (i.e., wetland) in this area would still be regulated by this office, and may also have State restrictions.
   The USFWS contact is Andy Eller and he can be reached at (561)562-4288.  Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.
                                               Paul M. Semenec
                                               Environmental Specialist III
                                               Resource Protection