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I am writing as (Title and Business Name) to express our strong support for the above referenced grant application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The recent decision by Southwest Airlines to pull AirTran service from SRQ is a major blow to the air service and economic competitiveness of the entire region served by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. AirTran accounted for over 360,000 passengers or nearly 30% of all passenger traffic at SRQ in 2011. Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a lack of access to a westbound airline gateway. This forces local consumers to drive to other airports, thereby inflicting economic damage on the local economy. A 1997 Economic Impact Study completed as part of the SRQ Master Plan Update revealed that 57% of all enplanements at SRQ were out of area visitors spending an average of $665.00 per visit. Using the CY 2011 AirTran passenger traffic this equates to 102,600 visitors to the SRQ area. When combined with the 100,000 passengers lost due to no westbound service this equates to a loss of over $105,000,000 of direct visitor expenditures annually. When the multiplier effect is factored in it equates to a loss of nearly $285,000,000 of economic impact and 2,600 jobs to the area. The community is partnering with the airport to match the grant funds dollar for dollar on this critical matter. We ask the Department consider the serious negative effects the recent approval provided to Southwest Airlines to acquire AirTran Airways has had on our community and approve the application for assistance. Thank you for your consideration.

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Re: Small Community Air Service Development Program Docket DOT-OST-2012-0069 Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) Dear Ms. Ley: I am writing to express my strong support for the above referenced grant application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The recent decision by Southwest Airlines to pull AirTran service from SRQ is a major blow to the air service and economic competitiveness of the entire region served by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. AirTran accounted for over 360,000 passengers or nearly 30% of all passenger traffic at SRQ in 2011. Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a lack of access to a westbound airline gateway. This forces local consumers to drive to other airports, thereby inflicting economic damage on the local economy. A 1997 Economic Impact Study completed as part of the SRQ Master Plan Update revealed that 57% of all enplanements at SRQ were out of area visitors spending an average of $665.00 per visit. Using the CY 2011 AirTran passenger traffic this equates to 102,600 visitors to the SRQ area. When combined with the 100,000 passengers lost due to no westbound service this equates to a loss of over $105,000,000 of direct visitor expenditures annually. When the multiplier effect is factored in it equates to a loss of nearly $285,000,000 of economic impact and 2,600jobs to the area. The community is partnering with the airport to match the grant funds dollar for dollar on this critical matter. I ask the Department to consider the serious negative effects the recent approval provided to Southwest Airlines to acquire AirTran Airways has had on our community and approve the application for ss' tance. Thank you for your consideration.

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I am writing as Human Resources Director of Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida to express our strong support for the above referenced grant application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The recent decision by Southwest Airlines to pull AirTran service from SRQ is a major blow to the air service and economic competitiveness of the entire region served by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. AirTran accounted for over 360,000 passengers or nearly 30% of all passenger traffic at SRQ in 2011. Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a lack of access to a westbound airline gateway. This forces local consumers to drive to other airports, thereby inflicting economic damage on the local economy.

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### were out of area visitors spending an average of $665.00 per visit: Using the CY 2011 AirTran passenger traffic this equates to 102,600 visitors to the SRQ are·a. When combined with the 100,000 passengers lost due to no westbound service this equates to a loss of over $105,000,000 of direct visitor expenditures annually. When the multiplier effect is factored in it equates to a loss of nearly $285,000,000 of economic impact and 2,600 jobs to the area. The community is partnering with the airport to match the grant funds dollar for dollar on this critical matter. We ask the Department consider the serious negative effects the recent approval provided to Southwest Airlines to acquire AirTran Airways has had on our community and approve the application for assistance. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, 

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### I am writing to express my strong support for the above referenced grant application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The recent decision by Southwest Airlines to pull AirTran service from SRQ is a major blow to the air service and economic competitiveness of the entire region served by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. AirTran accounted for over 360,000 passengers or nearly 30% ofall passenger traffic at SRQ in 2011. Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a lack of access to a westbound airline gateway. This forces local consumers to drive to other airports, thereby inflicting economic damage on the local economy. A 1997 Economic Impact Study completed as part ofthe SRQ Master Plan Update revealed that 57% ofall enplanements at SRQ were out of area visitors spending an average of $665.00 per visit. Using the CY 2011 AirTran passenger traffic this equates to 102,600 visitors to the SRQ area. When combined with the 100,000 passengers lost due to no westbound service this equates to a loss ofover $105,000,000 ofdirect visitor expenditures annually. When the multiplier effect is factored in it equates to a loss ofnearly $285,000,000 ofeconomic impact and 2,600jobsto the area. The community is partnering with the airport to match the grant funds dollar for dollar on this critical matter. I ask the Department consider the serious negative effects the recent approval provided to Southwest Airlines to acquire AirTran Airways has had on our community and approve the application for assistance. Thank you for your consideration.

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I am writing as President of the Law Offices of George H. Mazzarantani, P.A., to express our strong support for the above referenced grant application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The recent decision by Southwest Airlines to pull AirTran service from SRQ is a major blow to the air service and economic competitiveness of the entire region served by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. AirTran accounted for over 360,000 passengers or nearly 30% of all passenger traffic at SRQ in 2011. Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a lack of access to a westbound airline gateway. This forces local consumers to drive to other airports, thereby inflicting economic damage on the local economy. A 1997 Economic Impact Study completed as part ofthe SRQ Master Plan Update revealed that 57% of all enplanements at SRQ were out of area visitors spending an average of $665.00 per visit. Using the CY 2011 AirTran passenger traffic this equates to 102,600 visitors to the SRQ area. When combined with the 100,000 passengers lost due to no westbound service this equates to a loss of over $105,000,000 of direct visitor expenditures annually. When the multiplier effect is factored in it equates to a loss of nearly $285,000,000 ofeconomic impact and 2,600jobs to the area. The community is partnering with the airport to match the grant funds dollar for dollar on this critical matter. We ask the Department consider the serious negative effects the recent approval provided to Southwest Airlines to acquire AirTran Airways has had on our community and approve the application for assistance. Thank you for your consideration. '?

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June 19, 2012 Ms. Aloha Ley Office ofAviation Analysis 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, W86-310 Washington, DC 20590 Re: Small Community Air Service Development Program Docket DOT-OST-2012-0069 Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) Dear Ms. Ley: Jim@professionalbenefrts.org Jay@professionalbenefrts.org Fritz@professionalbenefits.org Debra@professionalbenefits.org PHONE: 941-957-1310 FAX: 941-366-5170

I am writing as Financial Advisor Jay Berman to express our strong support for the above referenced grant application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The recent decision by Southwest Airlines to pull AirTran service from SRQ is a major blow to the air service and economic competitiveness ofthe entire region served by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. AirTran accounted for over 360,000 passengers or nearly 30% ofall passenger traffic at SRQ in 2011. Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a lack of access to a westbound airline gateway. This forces local consumers to drive to other airports, thereby inflicting economic damage on the local economy. A 1997 Economic Impact Study completed as part ofthe SRQ Master Plan Update revealed that 57% of all enplanements at SRQ were out of area visitors spending an average of $665.00 per visit. Using the CY 2011 AirTran passenger traffic this equates to 102,600 visitors to the SRQ area. When combined with the 100,000 passengers lost due to no westbound service this equates to a loss of over $105,000,000 of direct visitor expenditures annually. When the multiplier effect is factored in it equates to a loss of nearly $285,000,000 ofeconomic impact and 2,600jobs to the area. The community is partnering with the airport to match the grant funds dollar for dollar on this critical matter. We ask the Department consider the serious negative effects the recent approval provided to Southwest Airlines to acquire AirTran Airways has had on our community and approve the application for assistance. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jay W Berman, Financial Consultant Professional Benefits, Inc Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation United States Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590

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Ms. Aloha Ley Office ofAviation Analysis 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, W86-310 Washington, DC 20590 Re: Small Community Air Service Development Program Docket DOT-OST-2012-0069 Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) Dear Ms. Ley: I am writing as 

### (Title andBusiness Name) to express our strong support for the above referenced grant application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The recent decision by Southwest Airlines to pull AirTran service from SRQ is a major blow to the air service and economic competitiveness of the entire region served by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. AirTran accounted for over 360,000 passengers or nearly 30% ofall passengertraffic at SRQ in 2011. Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a lack ofaccess to a westbound airline gateway. This forces local consumers to drive to other airports, thereby inflicting economic damage on the local economy. A 1997 Economic Impact Study completed as part ofthe SRQ Master Plan Update revealed that 57% of all enplanements at SRQ were out ofarea visitors spending an average of $665.00 per visit. Using the CY 2011 AirTran passenger traffic this equates to 102,600 visitors to the SRQ area. When combined with the 100,000 passengers lost due to no westbound service this equates to a loss ofover $105,000,000 of direct visitor expenditures annually. When the multiplier effect is factored in it equates to a loss of nearly $285,000,000 ofeconomic impact and 2,600jobs to the area. The community is partnering with the airport to match the grant funds dollar for dollar on this critical matter. We ask the Department consider the serious negative effects the recent approval provided to Southwest Airlines to acquire AirTran Airways has had on our community and approve the application for assistance. r );: 

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Shaun P. Merriman President and CEO Gateway Bank ofSouthwest Florida Cc: The Honorable Ray 

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. Aloha Ley Office ofAviation Analysis 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE , W86-310 Washington, DC 20590 Re : Small Community Air Service Development Program Docket DOT-OST-2012-0069 Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) Dear Ms. Ley: I am writing as SRQ Media Group to express our strong support for the above referenced grant application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program

. The recent decision by Southwest Airlines to pull AirTran service from SRQ is a major blow to the air service and economic competitiveness ofthe entire region served by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. AirTran accounted for over 360,000 passengers or nearly 30% of all passenger traffic at SRQ in 2011

. Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a lack of access to a westbound airline gateway. This forces local consumers to drive to other airports, thereby inflicting economic damage on the local economy
. A 1997 Economic Impact Studt completed as part ofthe SRQ Master Plan Update revealed that 57% of all enplanements at SRQ were out**of'a~ea** 'vis;tors spending an average of $665

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. The community is partnering with the airport to match the grant funds dollar for dollar on this critical matter. We ask the Department consider the serious negative effects the recent approval provided to Southwest Airlines to acquire AirTran Airways has had on our community and approve the application for assistance

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### Ms. Aloha Ley Office ofAviation Analysis 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, W86-310 Washington, DC 20590 Re: Small Community Air Service Development Program Docket DOT-OST-2012-0069 Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) Dear Ms. Ley: June 20, 2012

I am writing as the President of Suncoast Gem Lab and the Chair Elect ofthe Manatee Chamber of Commerce to express our strong support forthe above referenced grant application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The recent decision by Southwest Airlines to pull AirTran service from SRQ is a major blow to the air service and economic competitiveness ofthe entire region served by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. AirTran accounted for over 360,000 passengers or nearly 30% ofall passengertraffic at SRQ in 2011. Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a lack ofaccess to a westbound airline gateway. This forces local consumers to drive to other airports, thereby inflicting economic damage on the local economy. A 1997 Economic Impact Study completed as part ofthe SRQ Master Plan Update revealed that 57% of all enplanements at SRQ were out ofarea visitors spending an average of$665.00 per visit. Using the CY 2011 AirTran passengertraffic this equates to 102,600 visitors to the SRQ area. When combined with the 100,000 passengers lost due to no westbound service this equates to a loss ofover $105,000,000 of direct visitor expenditures annually. When the multiplier effect is factored in it equates to a loss of nearly $285,000,000 ofeconomic impact and 2,600jobsto the area. The community is partnering with the airport to match the grantfunds dollarfor dollar on this critical matter. We askthe Department consider the serious negative effects the recent approval provided to Southwest Airlines to acquire AirTran Airways has had on our community and approve the application for assistance. Thank you for your consideration.

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Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood Secretary ofTranspotiation U nit:;;d States Department ofTransportation !200 New Jersey Avenue. S.E. Washington. DC 20590Ms. Aloha Ley Office ofAviation Analysis 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, W86-310 Washington, DC 20590 

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Re: Small Community Air Service Development Program Docket DOT-OST-2012-0069 Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) Dear Ms. Ley: I am writing as President and Founder of The Educated Franchisee/FranChoice Consulting to express our strong support for the above referenced grant application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The recent decision by Southwest Airlines to pull AirTran service from SRQ is a major blow to the air service and economic competitiveness of the entire region served by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. AirTran accounted for over 360,000 passengers or nearly 30% of all passenger traffic at SRQ in 2011. Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a lack of access to a westbound airline gateway. This forces local consumers to drive to other airports, thereby inflicting economic damage on the local economy. A 1997 Economic Impact Study completed as part of the SRQ Master Plan Update revealed that 57% of all enplanements at SRQ were out of area visitors spending an average of $665.00 per visit. Using the CY 2011 Aii'Tran passenger traffic this equates to 102,600 visitors to the SRQ area. When combined with the 100,000 passengers lost due to no westbound service this equates to a loss of over $105,000,000 of direct visitor expenditures annually. When the multiplier effect is factored in it equates to a loss of nearly $285,000,000 ofeconomic impact and 2,600 jobs to the area. The community is partnering with the airport to match the grant funds dollar for dollar on this critical matter. We ask the Department consider the serious negative effects the recent approval provided to • Southwest Airlines to acquire AirTran Airways has had on our community and approve the application for assistance. Thank you for your consideration.



## \ Rick Bisio
- Founder The Educated Franchisee!FranCnoice Consulting Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood Secretary ofTransportation United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590



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