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Shawn Mecchella <br />2771 New Haven Ave. <br />Melbourne, Florida <br />September 12, 2014 <br />Dear Indian River County Commissioners, <br />My Name is Shawn Mecchella and I am the owner of Strike -Zone Fishing in Melbourne Florida. <br />We are a small business that relies on fishing and the outdoors in Central Florida. Over eighty <br />percent of our business is based on saltwater fishing both inshore and offshore. <br />The idea of creating new reefs and new habitat for fish in this area not only benefits me, but also <br />all of the gas stations, restaurants, hotels and many more businesses in Central Florida. We have <br />already noticed an increase in out of town business that I directly relate to the reef that was <br />deployed in July of this year. The majority of fisherman/divers work all week and do not have <br />the time or resources to search out areas where there might be fish. These reefs not only improve <br />the fishing, recreational and diving but it improves the entire offshore environment and takes less <br />pressure off of other areas of the ocean. Theses reefs also insure a long term increase in habitat <br />and should be considered a long term investment in the area. <br />I appreciate the opportunity to give you my opinion and I welcome any questions that you may <br />have from me in the future. <br />Sincerely, <br />Shawn Mecchella <br />Owner Strike -Zone Fishing <br />31, <br />