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Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation 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: 

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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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Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

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R:ii>: Small Comrrwnity Air Service O~vei<)prnr.>.nt ro r~rn 

Docket !XJf <OST"lOU-()069 

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 servk e from SRQ is a major blow to the air servke and economic competitiveness of the 

entire region served by Sarasota Bradenton lmematiooa.l Airport .. AirTrcm accounted for over 

360,000 passengers or nearly 30% of all passenger traffic at SRQ in 2011. 

Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a !ack of access to a westbound airline gateway. This forces 

iocal consumers to drive ro othN rports, thereby inflicting economic damage on the loca! 

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 1()2,600 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. 

Sincerely, 

~~~~ Emilio.C:ariesimo 

Council rr;embe~ , Cltv of Venice 
WAYNE H. POSTON 

MAYOR 

June 19, 2012 

Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

CITY OF BRADENTON 

BRADEi'.JTON, FLORIDA 

(941) 932-9400 

I 0 I OLD MAIN STREET 

34205 

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 2,600 jobs 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. 

s;cerey~~r 

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Mayor 

Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue. S E 

Washington, DC 20590 
B R A D E T 

C: OLLEGE OF CJS f EOPATHIC M EDICIN E 

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY 

June 20, 2012 

Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation 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: 

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I am writing as Vice President for Medical Education and Program Development at LECOM Bradenton 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. 

Sincerely, ( I /A) 

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Chet Evans, D.P.M. 

Vice President for Medical Education and Program Development 

LECOM Bradenton 

Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 
NAGEME T~ INC. Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation 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 Vice President of JWM Management, Inc. to express our strong support for the 

above referenced qrant application to the Small Community Air Ser1ice Oeve!ormen+ Proar:=ur-• 

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 

Bradentor 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 enplariements at SRQ were out of area visitors spending an average of $665.00 

per visit. Using the CY 201 ·1 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 Ain~ays 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 of Transportation 

Uri'ited States Department of Transpor:tation . 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. ·· ·· · 

Washington, DC 20590 

401 .N. Cattlemen Road, Suite 100 • Sarasota, Florjda 34232 • (941) 342-1754 FAX (941) 343-0315 
Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation 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: 

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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. 

. . 

A 1997 Economic Impact Study Gompleted as ·part of the SRQ Master Plan Update revealed 

that 57% of all enplariements at ~RQ 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, 

UL:_:)?@J/-}L<'<'7_ 

Cherie Mooney / 

Human Resources Director 

Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida 

Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation . 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

P.O, Box I 029, Sarasota, FL 34230-1029 

941/306-01 00 • 941/306-0020 FAX 

\hfif'lV·/,gatevvaybanksv"'Ifl,conl 
ADAMS AND REESE LLP ® 

Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

June 20, 2012 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Docket DOT-OST-2012-0069 

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

Attorneys at Law 

Alabama 

Florida 

Louisiana 

Mississippi 

Tennessee 

Texas 

Washington, DC 

Nicholas C. Gladding 

Direct: 941.316.7634 

E-Fax: 941.316.7934 

nick.gladding@artaw.com 

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 2,600 jobs 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 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. 

Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary. of Transportation 

Sincerely, 

ADAM~~ REESE LLP /,&L r: c::J! I/ 

Nicholas C. Gladding-~ 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey A venue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

1515 Ringling E'oulevard, Suite 7~m?BtfrsFa~tmeWe8~941.316.7500 1 Fax 941.316.7676 
LAW Olf!Cb 0! 

GEORGE H. MAZZARANTANL P.A. 

Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation 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: 

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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 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. '? 

Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

Frederick Piccolo (via email) 

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport 

{00015811} 
PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS, INC. 

BENEFITS & PLANNING INC. 

VVWW.ProfessionaiBenefits. Org 

POST OFFICE BOX 1079, SARASOTA, FL 34230-1079 

ONE NORTH TUITLE AVENUE, SUITE 5, SARASOTA, FL 34237 

JAMES B. TOLLERTON, CLU, ChFC 

JAYWBERMAN 

FRANZ "FRITZ" SPRENGER 

DEBRA BECTAL 

June 19, 2012 

Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation 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 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. 

Sincerely, 

Jay W Berman, Financial Consultant 

Professional Benefits, Inc 

Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

Securities and advisory services offered through Sll Investments, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC and a registered Investment Advisor 

Slllnvestments, Inc., Professional Benefits, Inc. and Benefits & Planning Inc are separate companies 
June 20, 2012 

Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation 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 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. r );: u for your consideration. 

Shaun P. Merriman 

President and CEO 

Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida 

Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

P.O. Box 1029, Sarasota, FL 34230-l 029 

941/306-0100 • 941/306-0020 FAX 

www.gai·ewaybankswfl.corn 
Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation 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 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 Studt completed as part of the SRQ Master Plan Update revealed that 57% of 

all enplanements at SRQ were out of'a~ea 'vis;tors 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. yvhen 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. Tha you for your consideration. 

Since 

Lisl Lia 

President, CEO ofSR 

Cc: · Tl1e Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation· 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

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Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation 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 of the Manatee Chamber of 

Commerce 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. 

Tom Seguin 

Suncoast Gem Lab 

Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S£. 

Washington, DC 20590 
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1200 New Jersey Ave .. SE. W86-31 0 

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: 

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I am writing as a business owner of a CPA Finn in Sarasota 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 AirTra1~ 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 20 I I. 

Sarasota Bradenton also suffers from a lack of access to a westbound airline gatevvay. 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 I 02,600 visitors to the SRQ area. When combined with the I 00.000 

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. 

~~t!l?t/ 

Brian Palmer. ( 'PA 

fJ,·ian Fulmer, CPA, PA 

Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary ofTranspotiation 

U n it:;;d States Department of Transportation 

! 200 New Jersey Avenue. S.E. 

Washington. DC 20590 
Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, W86-310 

Washington, DC 20590 

franChoice 

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 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. 

\ 

Rick Bisio - Founder 

The Educated Franchisee!FranCnoice Consulting 

Cc: The Honorable Ray H. LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

2414 Avenue A e Bradenton Beach. FL 3--1217 

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