The St. Augustine City Commission meeting on August 11, 2025, featured discussions centered around local business support and marina policies. A key speaker, a semi-retired yacht broker from Treasure Island, addressed the commission regarding the 90-day limit for boat stays at the municipal marina.

The broker shared his experience of bringing a boat down from Virginia for a client, which resulted in approximately $70,000 spent on local upgrades and services. He emphasized the economic impact of transient boaters, noting that his own expenditures while staying at the marina amounted to nearly $20,000. However, he expressed frustration with the enforced 90-day policy, which has forced him and others to leave the marina prematurely, despite low occupancy rates.

He urged the commission to consider expanding exceptions to this policy, arguing that allowing longer stays could benefit local businesses and increase revenue for the city. The broker highlighted that during times of low occupancy, the city could have capitalized on additional income from boaters willing to stay longer.

The meeting continued with further discussions, including input from other community members, but the broker's appeal for policy reconsideration stood out as a significant point of concern regarding local economic development and tourism. The commission is expected to review these recommendations as they consider future marina policies.