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While many businesses throughout the county are affected by this inconsistency, <br />please consider our situation as a case in point: <br />Our company, Vero Bowl, LLC, which operates Vero Bowl and Stix Billiard <br />Club, resides in the Majestic Plaza, which is located in unincorporated Indian River <br />County on 16th Street and USI and must cease doing business at 1 AM. While directly <br />across the parking lot, under 100 yards away, is the Indian River (Kmart) Plaza at 15th <br />Street and US1, which is home to Hurricane Grill & Wings which will be able to stay <br />open until 2 AM. Of course, dozens of businesses throughout the City of Vero Beach <br />will also be open as well until 2 AM, but not Vero Bowl/Stix nor any of the other <br />businesses outside of the city but within Indian River County. There is no question that <br />the effect of this law disparity will have a chilling effect on late night business as <br />customers will surely go to the bars/restaurants that are able to stay open until 2 AM. <br />I would also like to take this opportunity to point out that our business has <br />recently spent millions of dollars (most spent locally) on a complete remodel, employs <br />more than 60 people, services thousands of residents and visitors alike annually, and is <br />considering by many, if not all, as a major positive asset to our community. In addition. <br />Vero Bowl generates and pays significant amounts in taxes as well as local utilities. <br />On behalf of Vero Bowl, LLC and dozens of other businesses and their <br />customers/employees that are negatively and unfairly impacted as a result of this <br />discrepancy, I respectfully request that the Board of County Commissioners allow this <br />issue to heard at the next Commission Meeting of June 3, 2014. <br />It is our hope that the regulations pertaining to this important issue be changed to <br />be made consistent throughout and fair for all businesses, whether in the county or the <br />city. <br />Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this request, please do not <br />hesitate to contact me directly. <br />Thank you, in advance, for your consideration of this important matter. <br />Regards, <br />M -a a-eL Re c. <br />Dr. Michael R. Rechter <br />Managing Partner <br />Vero Bowl, LLC <br />118 <br />