BRADENTON BEACH – Drift-In bar owner Derek Williams denied filing a complaint with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) about the Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s (AMOB) outdoor tiki structures.
During public comment at the Sept. 4 Bradenton Beach City Commission meeting, Williams criticized City Attorney Ricinda Perry for allegedly telling someone he filed the FDEP complaint.
“I had a local merchant come to me in the last week and tell me Ms. Perry had spoken directly to the owner and the manager of the business and informed them that I had personally reported them for certain legal issues, which I’m 1,000% sure I did not do,” Williams said. “I’m a small business owner trying to do business, trying to rally businesses and be positive in this community. I really don’t appreciate it. I got direct phone calls from those people; they doubled down and verified it was Ricinda. I’m sure she won’t look me in the eye.”…