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August 20, 2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) 

aloha.lev@dot.gov 

Re; Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Ley, 

On behalf of SantaFe HealthCare, Inc. and it's affiliates, AvMed Health Plans, Haven Hospice 

and SantaFe Senior Living, I fully support the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport 

Authority's request for a Small Community Air Service Development grant to help support the 

new American Eagle Airlines service between Gainesville and Miami and the existing, local air 

carriers. Delta Air Lines and US Airways. As frequent fliers of Gainesville Regional Airport, 

convenience and time is a top priority, both personally and professionally. With corporate offices 

and senior living communities in both Miami and Gainesville, American's new service will save 

valuable time that has previously been lost by being forced to travel to/from Orlando and 

Jacksonville airports. 

Employees of SantaFe HealthCare and its affiliates currently make approximately twenty 

roundtrips per month between the two locations. With this convenient new service, we expect to 

see an increase in the number of trips. Additionally, American's extensive domestic and 

international route structure from Miami will provide new travel options and a greater level of 

frequency for both business and leisure travelers. 

Due to the critical importance of quality air service for our region and our company, we are 

committed to supporting American's new service and partnering with the airport to continue 

Improvements in air service. Therefore, we are allocating $5,000 to help American Airlines 

establish its new route between GNV and MIA. 

Again, I urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to assist 

with marketing efforts for the next two years. If you have any questions about our travel needs, 

please don't hesitate to contact me at 352-337-8710. 

Sincerely, 

Kay Ayers 

Sr. Vice President, Human Resources 

SantaFe HealthCare, Inc. 

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Roland Loog, CDME, CMP, Director 

Nancy Fischer, CMP, Director of Sales 

Marcheta Keefer, Sales Manager 

August 17, 2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) 

alQli«.lcY(»)(loLgov 

Re: Small Comiminily Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Ley, 

On behalf of VisitGainesvilie, I fully support Gainesville Regional Airport's request for a Small Community Air Service 

Development grant to assist with marketing the new American Eagle Airlines sei-vice between Gainesville and Miami and 

the existing, local air carriers, Delta Air Lines and US Airways. The relationship between Miami and Gainesville is veiy 

deep because of the University of Florida, Shands, and businesses that relate to the Dade Comity area. 

We believe that North Florida has a vast array of unique attractions still unknown to most traveleis — that oiu" small towns 

are so veiy special in their ecology, heritage and people that many travelers from South Florida would seek them out. 

Many small businesses in our area will be able to showcase themselves to South Florida through this service. Tourism, 

leisure or business, is a vital part of our region's economy and the connection to Miami through American Eagle Airlines 

opens the door for us to Latin America, 

One of Alachua County's primary piuposes of travel is Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR). This too will help increase 

travel in both directions because of the large number of students, researchers, faculty and employees of the University of 

Florida with strong Miami connections 

Improved air service enhances our effort to draw tourists to the region. For that reason we have connnitted to advertising 

and promoting in-bound traffic on American Eagle Airlines in the amount of $25,000. Again, I urge you to proceed with 

approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to assist with marketing efforts for the next X\\o years. Please feel 

free to call me should you need any further information. 

Sincerely, 

CM"^ a 

Roland Loog, CDME 

Alachua County Tourist Development Director 

30 E University Ave. m Gainesville, Florida 32601 m Tel. (352) 374-5260 m Fax (352) 338-3213 

1-866-778-5002 (toll free) m E-Mail: info(a)visilqainesvilie.com • Web Site: wvm.visitgainesville.com 

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCF 

300 E Univorsify Ave, Siiito 100 

PO Box 1187 

Gainesville FL 32602 

(352)334-7100 

Fax:(352)334-7141 

www.GainesvilleChannber.com 

August 17,2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) 

alohn.lev(%dot.gov 

Re: Small Community' Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Ley, 

On behalf of the Gainesville Area Chamber of Connnerce and our economic development team, 

theCoimcil for Economic Outreach, I fully suppojl Gainesville Regional Airport's request for a Sntall 

Comnmnity Air Service Development grant to assist with marketing the new American Eagle Airlines 

service between Gainesville and Miami and the existing, local nir carriers, Delta Air Lines and US 

Ainvays, American's new service will allow the business community to be more productive, ultimately 

improving efficiency and saving money. 

Many businesses choose to locate in Gainesville due to a stable economic environment and outstanding 

quality of life. Our members have expressed a need for air service to South Florida. The level of air 

seivice has been an ongoing matter of concern and could not support the continued increase in demand. 

In addition to convenient access to south Florida, American's extensive domestic and international route 

structure from the Miami hub will provide new travel options and a greater level of frequency for both 

business and leisure travelers. 

A growing number of information technology, biotechnology and professional engineering service finns 

have located in Gainesville and will require a greater level of air service to conduct business. Due to the 

critical importance of quality air service for our region and our members, we are committed to supporting 

American's new service and poilnering with the aiipprl to continue improvements in air service. 

Again, I urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to assist with 

marketing efforts for the next two years. If you have any questions about our travel needs, please don't 

hesitate to contact me. 

Sincerely, 

Brent Christenscn 

President and CEO 

ACCREDITED. 

In 2009, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce was awarded 5-Star 

Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an honor recognizing II as 

iL being among the top 1% of chambers nationwide. 

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great (or business, great for life. 

August 25, 2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Snnall Comnnunlty Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) 

aloha.iev@dot.aov 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Ley, 

The Ocala/Marlon County Economic Development Corporation fully supports 

Gainesville Regional Airport's request for a Small Community Air Service Development 

grant to help support American Eagle Airlines flights to Miami and the existing local air 

carriers, Delta Air Lines and US Ainvays. We recognize the importance of air service to 

economic development and the quality of life for residents and visitors in our region. 

The new American Airlines service will provide the much-needed, convenient access to 

South Florida. Additionally, American's extensive domestic and international route 

structure from Miami will provide new travel options and a greater level of frequency. 

Due to the critical importance of quality air service to economic vitality, we are 

committed to supporting American's new service and partnering with Gainesville 

Regional Airport to continue to assist with air service improvements. 

I urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to help 

with marketing efforts for the next two years. If you have any questions about Ocaia or 

the EDC, please feel free to^ontact me 

• J. TescI 

President/C^O 

Ocala/Marion County 

Economic Development CoiporaUon 

The Enterprise Center, Suite 105 

3003 S.W. College Road, Ocala, FL 34474 

352-291-4410 • 352-291-4414 FAX 

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August 17,2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) 

aIoba.ley@dot.gov 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Ley, 

On behalf of the Heart of Florida Regional Coalition, I fully support Gainesville Regional Airport's 

request for a Small Community Air Service Development grant to assist with marketing the new 

American Eagle Airlines service between Gainesville and Miami and the existing, local air carriers. Delta 

Air Lines and US Airways. American's new service will allow businesses in the "Heart of Florida" to be 

more productive, ultimately improving efficiency and saving money. 

The Heart of Florida Regional Coalition represents the key leadership organizations in the counties 

around the Gainesville Regional Airport. Businesses and industry leaders in the region have committed 

to partnering with the airport to help support and improve air service options, including American's new 

service to the Miami hub. 

In addition to convenient access to South Florida, American's extensive domestic and international route 

structure from Miami will provide new travel options and a greater level of frequency for both business 

and leisure travelers. 

It is important to our region that you proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to 

assist with marketing efforts for the next two years. If you have any questions abotit our organization, 

partners or the region we represent, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Sincerely, 

Ron Barnwell 

Executive Director 

Heart of Florida Regional Coalition 

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OUTDOOR 

August 20,2010 

Keith Livingston 

Seaior Account Executive 

Clear Channel Outdoor-Ocala/Gainesville Division 

731 SW37*Aveiiue 

Ocala, FL 34474 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

To whom it may concern. 

Clear Channel Outdoor, inc. fiiUy suppoits the GainesviUe-Alaohua County Regional Airport Authority's 

request for a Small Commiinity Ah- Service Development grant to help support the new American Eagle 

Airlines service between Gainesville and Miami and the existing local aii' carriers. Delta Air Lines and 

US Airways, We recognize the importance of au* semce to economic development and the quality of life 

for residents and visitors in .our region. 

We want to help ensure the success of the new American Auiincs sei*vice between Gainesville and the 

Miami hub. We are ahready working closely with the Airport Authority and matching funds spent. The 

lack of air service to South Florida and adequate connecting seiyice to international destinations has 

forced many to commute to and from other airports or make the exhausting 5+ hour trip to Miami by 

automobile. Additionally, American's extensive domestic and international route structure from Miami 

will provide new travel options and a greater level of frequency. 

Due to the critical importance of quality air service for our region, we are committed to supporting 

American's new service and continued improvement in air service. Therefore, we will provide matching 

space equivalent to dollars spent with Clear Channel Outdoor-Ocala/Gainesville Division to help 

American Airlines establish its new route between GNV and MIA. With reaching over 1.2 million people 

every four (4) weeks, we believe ow donation for advertising will help make the new service successfiil. 

I urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to assist with marketing 

:<i efforts for the next two years. If you have any questions about Clear Channel Outdoor-Ocala/Gainesville 

Division, please feel free to contact me at 352-479-6936 

vmgston) 

Senior Accovmt Executive 

Clear Channel Outdoor-Ocala/Gainesville Division 

KeithLivingston@ClearChannelOutdoor,com 

Cle»rCh»nnel Outdoor 

731 S\V37ih Avenue" Ocala, FL 3'i47'l" wwiv.cleircliannel.cora 

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MAGAZIN E 

Randy McClory 

Account Executive 

2700 S.W. 13"' Street, Gainesville, Florida 32608 

(352)374-5071 

Randall.McClory@gvillesun.coni 

August 17,2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) 

alolia.lev(«).dot.gov 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Ley, 

The Gainesville Sun fully supports the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority's request 

for a Small Connnunity Air Service Development grant to help support the new American Eagle Airlines 

service bet\veen Gainesville and Miami and the existing local air carriers. Delta Air Lines and US 

Airways. We recognize the importance of air service to economic development and the quality of life for 

residents and visitors in our region. 

We want to help ensure the success of the new American Airlines service between Gainesville and the 

Miami hub. We are already working closely with the Airport Authority and matching funds spent. The 

lack of air sewice to South Florida and adequate connecting service to international destinations has 

forced many to commute to and from other airports or make the exiiausting 5+ hour trip to Miami by 

automobile. Additionally, American's extensive domestic and international route structure from Miami 

will provide new travel options and a greater level of frequency. 

Due to the critical importance of quality aii- service for our region, we are committed to supporting 

American's new service and contiinied improvement in air service. Therefore, we will match funds spent 

with Gainesville Sun and Gainesville.com to help American Airlines establish its new route between 

GNV and MIA. With The Gainesville Sun and Gainesville.com's 192,780 daily readers, we believe our 

donation for advertising will help make the new service successful. 

I urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to assist with marketing 

efforts for the next two years. If you have any questions about Gainesville Sun, please feel free to contact 

me 

Sincerely, 

Randall J. McClory 

Account Executive 

Gainesville Sun/Gainesville.com 

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August 17,2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) 

aloha.lcy^dot.gov 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Aloha, 

WCJB TV20 the Local ABC television affiliate and the only Local News provider in North Central 

Florida, fully supports the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority's request for a Small 

Community Air Service Development grant to help support the new American Eagle Airlines service 

between Gainesville and Miami and the existing local air carriers. Delta Air Lines and US Airways. We 

recognize the importance of air service to economic development and the quality of life for residents and 

visitors in our region. WCJB TV20 viewing area includes all of Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, 

Columbia and Marion counties. 

We want to help ensure the success of tlie new American Airlines service between Gainesville and the 

Miami hub. We are already working closely with the Airport Authority and matching funds spent. The 

lack of air service to South Florida and adequate connecting service to international destinations has 

forced many to commute to and from other airports or make the exhausting 5+ hour trip to Miami by 

automobile. Additionally, American's extensive domestic and international route structure from Miami 

will provide new travel options and a greater level of frequency. 

Due to the critical importance of quality air sei'vice for our region, we are committed to supporting 

American's new service and continued improvement in air service. Therefore, we will match funds up to 

50% of an allocated budget to be spent with WCJB TV20. We are committed to helping American 

Airlines establish its new route between GNV and MIA. WCJB coverage area includes over 400,000 

television households in our viewing area. We believe our donation for advertising will help make the 

new service successful. 

1 urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to assist with marketing 

efforts for the next two years. If you have any questions about WCJB TV20, please feel free to contact me 

Sincerely, 

Beth Eng 

Account Executive 

b^iia@w<^jb.win 

(352)416-0672 

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Gainesville Television Network 

WNBW - WGFL - WMYG 

1703 NW 80'" Blvd. 

Gainesville, Florida 32606 

Ph: (352)332-1128 Fax:(352)332-8480 

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August 23, 2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) 

aloha.IeY@dot.gov 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Aloha, 

The Gainesville Television Network fully supports the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport 

Authority's request for a Small Community Air Service Development grant to help support the new 

American Eagle Airlines service between Gainesville and Miami and the existing local air carriers. Delta 

Air Lines and US Auways. We recognize the importance of air service to economic development and the 

quality of life for residents and visitors in our region. 

We want to help ensure the success of the new American Airlines service between Gainesville and the 

Miami hub. We are already working closely with the Airport Authority and matching funds spent. The 

lack of air service to South Florida and adequate connecting service to international destinations has 

forced many to commute to and from other airports or make the exhausting 5+ hour trip to Miami by 

automobile. Additionally, American's extensive domestic and international route structure from Miami 

will provide new travel options and a greater level of frequency. 

Due to the critical importance of quality ak service for our region, we are committed to supporting 

American's new service and continued improvement in air service. Therefore, we will match funds spent 

with Gainesville Television Network to help American Airlines establish its new route between GNV 

and MIA. With thousands of daily viewers on each of our TV stations, we believe our donation for 

advertising will help make the new service successful. 

I urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to assist with marketing 

efforts for the next two years. If you have any questions about Gainesville Television Network, please 

feel free to contact me 

Sincerely, 

Sue Edwards 

Station Manager-WNBW - NBC9 

Creative Services Director 

WGFL-CBS4; WNBW-NBC9; WMYG MYl 1 

Gainesville Television Network 

1703 NW 80"'Blvd. 

Gainesville, FL 32606 

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WKTK-FM&WSKY-FM 

3600 NW 43 Street, Suite B 

Gainesville, Florida 32606 

Phone (352) 377-0985 

Fax (352) 377-1884 

August 26, 2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Community Air Service Development Program 

aloha.Iev(§dot.gov 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Ley: 

WKTK and WSKY fully supports the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional 

Airport Authority's request for a Small Community Air Service 

development grant to help support the new American Eagle Airlines service 

between Gainesville and Miami and the existing local air carriers, Delta Air 

Lines and US Airways. We recognize the importance of air service to 

economic development and the quality of life for residents and visitors in 

our region. 

We want to help ensure the success of the new American Airlines service 

between Gainesville and the Miami hub. We are already working closely 

with the Airport Authority and matching funds spent. The lack of air semce 

to South Florida and adequate connecting service to international 

destinations has forced many to commute to and from other airports or make 

the exhausting 5+ hour trip to Miami by automobile. Additionally, 

American's extensive domestic and international route structure from Miami 

will provide new travel options and a greater level of frequency. 

Due to the critical importance of quality air service for our region, we are 

committed to supporting American's new service and continued 

improvement in air service. Therefore, we will match funds spent with 

WKTK and WSKY to help American Airlines establish its new route 

between GNV and MIA. With 179,000 listeners, we believe our donation for 

advertising will help make the new service successful. 

I urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a 

grant to assist with marketing efforts for the next two years. If you have any 

questions about our stations, please feel free to contact me. My direct line is 

352-244-5714. 

Sincerely, 

William E. Morris 

Senior Manager 

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August 17,2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Comnmnity Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) 

aloha.Iey@dot.gov 

Re: Small Comimuiity Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Aloha, 

The University of Florida Division of Multimedia Properties fully supports the Gainesville-Alachua County 

Regional Airport Authority's leqiiest for a Small Connnunity Air Service Development grant to help suppoit the 

new American Eagle Airlines service between Gainesville and Miami and the existing local air carriers, Delta Air 

Lines and US Airways. We recognize the importance of air service to economic development and the quality of 

life for residents and visitors in oiu' region. 

We want to help ensure the success of the new American Airlines service between Gainesville and the Miami 

hub. We are already working closely with the Airport Authority and matching funds spent. The lack of air service 

to South Florida and adequate connecting service to international destinations has forced many to commute to and 

from other airports or make the exhausting 5+ hour trip to Miami by automobile. Additionally, American's 

extensive domestic and international route structure from Miami will provide new travel options and a greater 

level of frequency. 

Due to the critical importance of quality air service for our region, we are committed to supporting American's 

new sei'vice and continued improvement in aii- seivice. Therefore, we are matching funds spent on WUFTFM/WJUF-FM to help American Airlines establish its new route between GNV and MIA. We will also consider 

matching funds on our other properties as well. With the strong core audience that listens to WUFT-FM/WJUFFM (an NPR affiliate) on a daily basis, we believe our grant/donation for underwriting armoujtcements will help 

make the new service successful. 

I urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to assist with marketing efforts 

for the next two years. If you have any questions about the University of Florida Division of Multimedia 

Properties, please feel free to contact me at 352-392-0771, Ext. 2101. 

Sincerely, 

Sandy Wagner 

Director of Revenue 

Univershy of Florida 

Division of Multimedia Properties 

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August 25,2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Conununity Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) 

alaba,lev(Sidotjf.ov 

Re: Small CommunUy Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Aloha, 

Asterisk Comfflunications fully supports tiie Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority's 

request for a Small Community Air Service Development grant to help support the new Americaa Eagle 

Airlines service between Gainesville and Miami and the existing local atr carriers, Delta Air Lines and 

US Ahways. We recognize the unportance of au- service to economic development and die qualify of life 

for residents and visitors in our region. 

We want to help ensure the success of the new American Airlines service between Gainesville and tiie 

Miami hub. We are alreadly working closely with the Airport Authority and matching funds spent. The 

lack of air service to South Florida and adequate connecting service to international destinations has 

forced many to commute to and from other airports or make the exhausting 5+ hour trip to Miami by 

automobile. Additionally, American's extensive domestic and international route structure from Miami 

will provide new travel options and a greater level of frequency. 

Due to the critical importance of quality air service for our region, we are committed to supporting 

Am^can's new service and oontumed improvement in air service. Therefore, we will match Junds spent 

with $2,500 to help American Airimes establish its new route b^ween ONV and MIA. With 100,000 of 

daily listeners, we believe our donation for advertising will help make the new service successful. 

I urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to assist with raarketmg 

efforts for the next two years. If you have any questions about our offer, please feet fi«e to contact me 

Suicerely, 

iShn StanGeneral Manager 

352-339-3276 (Cell) 

442+ NW 13th St. Suite C-S • GAINESVILLE, FL • 32609 PH: 352-375-1317 • FAX: 352-375-6961 

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Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Communit)' Air Sen'ice Development Program (SCASDP) 

Dear Ms. Ley, 

The Ocala Star-Banner fully supports the Gainesville-Alachua Count)' Regional Airport Authority's request for 

a Small Communit}' Air Service Development grant to help support the new American Eagle Airlines service 

between Gainesville and Miami and the existing local air carriers, Delta Air Lines and US Airways. The StarBanner recognizes the importance of air service to economic development and the qualit)' of life for residents 

and visitors in our region. 

We want to help ensure the success of the new American Airlines service between Gainesville and the Miami 

hub. We are already working closely with the Airport Authorit}' and are committed to matching funds spent. 

The lack of air service to South Florida and adequate connecting service to international destinations has forced 

many to commute to and from other airports or make the exhausting 4+ hour trip to Miami by auto. 

Additionally, American's extensive domestic and international route structure from Miami will provide new 

travel options and a greater level of frequency. 

Due to the critical importance of quality air service for our region, the Star-Banner is willing to match funds 

spent with our organization to help American Airlines establish its new route between GNV and MIA. With 

nearly 200,000 daily readers in print and online, we believe our donation for advertising will help make the new 

service successful. 

I urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authorit}''s request for a grant to assist with marketing efforts 

for the next two years. If I can offer additional insights, please don't hesitate to contact me 

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August 17,2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) 

aloha.lev(2tdot.gov 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Ley, 

The Independent Florida Alligator fully supports the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional 

Auport Authority's request for a Small Community Air Service Development grant to help 

support the new American Eagle Airlines service between Gainesville and Miami and the 

existing local air carriers. Delta Air Lines and US Airways. We recognize the unportance of 

air service to economic development and the quality of life for residents and visitors in our 

region. Bemg the student newspaper that serves the University of Florida we recognize how 

vital this service will be to the students, faculty and staff. 

We want to help ensure the success of the new American Airlines service between 

Gainesville and the Miami hub. The lack of air service to South Florida and adequate 

coimecting service to international destuiations has forced many to commute to and from 

other ahports or make the exhausting S+ hour trip to Miami by automobile. Additionally, 

American's extensive domestic and international route structure from Miami will provide 

new travel options and a greater level of frequency. 

Due to the critical unportance of quality afr service for our region, we are committed to 

supportmg American's new service and continued improvement in air service. Therefore, we 

will be offering an added value of print and online advertising to the scheduled advertising 

campaign to help American Airlines establish its new route between GNV and MIA. With a 

distribution of 35,000 daily and a readership of over 50,000 readers, we believe our donation 

for advertising will help make the new service successful. 

I urge you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to assist with 

marketmg efforts for the next two years. If you have any questions please feel free to contact 

me at tcarev(%alligator.org or 352,376,4446. 

Sincerely, 

Patricia Carey 

General Manager 
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Office of University Relations 2'U) lijiorl 1 l.tll 

POHoN 113157 

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August 2.1, 2010 

Aloha Ley 

Associate Director 

Sinnll Community Air Service Development I'rogriiin (SCASDP) 

»tlohn.lcv(%dot.gov 

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Grant 

Dear Ms. Aloha, 

The University of Florida (UF) fully supports the Gainesville-Alachua County Airport Authority's request 

for n Small Coninuinity Air Service Dcvclopmcnl gninl to help support the new American l:agle Airiines 

service between Gainesville and Miami and the existing, local air carriers, Delta Air Lines and US Airways, 

With more than 51,000 students, Florida is one ofllic five largest universities in the nation. A major 

research university and among the nation's most academically diverse public universities, U1-' has a long 

history ofestablished programs in international education, rcscni'ch and service. 

Convenience and time is a top priority for many of our cntployces, both personally and professionally. Air 

service to American Airlines' Miami huh will has'c a significant impact on productivity, efricicncy, and the 

quality of life for UF faculty, staff, students, and families. The lack of air service to South Florida and 

adequate connecting service to international dcstinnlions has forced those conducting business with UF' to 

coinnuite to and from other airports or make the exhausting 5+ hour trip to Miami by automobile. More 

than 9,000 students enrolled originate from Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Additionally, American's 

extensive international route strucluiv from Miami will provide new travel options for our international 

students as well as faculty and stalT. 

Due to the critical importance of quality air service for our region, we are committed to supporting 

American's new service and continued improvement in air service. Therefore, wc arc allocating $15,000 to 

help American Airlines establish its new route between GNV and MIA. 

On behalf of the University of Florida's 35,000 employees and those who conduct business with Ul", 1 urge 

you to proceed with approving the Airport Authority's request for a grant to assist with marketing efforts 

for the next two years. If you have any questions about UF or our travel needs, please don't hesitate to 

contact inc. 

Sincerely, 

Jane Adams 

77/1* Foitndalionfor The Gator Nalioii 

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