Bradenton Beach boat tour firm proud of pier operation

In light of the lawsuit regarding the Bradenton Beach Pier:

I would like to say how excited we all are to open our pier-based activity center on the Bradenton Beach Pier. We will be offering a variety of outdoor activities, including our dolphin and sightseeing tours which is No. 1 rated on Trip Advisor.

We have been operating off the pier for the last 2.5 years and approximately 14,000 people a year get to see our bay and all its beauty because of our tour. We always say that we love our gulf beaches, but you have to see our bay!

Additionally, we are excited about our partnership with Annie's Bait shop, in order to service those who fish on the pier with everything from live bait to pole rentals.

If you have never met us, let me tell you who we are. Paradise Boat tours is my 32-year-old daughter whose dream is to provide an awesome tour while giving good people a good job. Paradise Boat Tours is Roxanne, a senior cancer survivor who works tirelessly to show visitors and locals alike the amazing beauty of the island. Paradise Boat Tours are two young fathers in their 20s working hard to support their families.

Me, I'm the father of four and grandfather of three who loves what he does.

Paradise Boat Tours is an ambassador to Bradenton Beach and all of AMI. We have given thousands of dollars to local charities and fund drives.

For 2.5 years Paradise Boat Tours has been the only consistent presence on the pier. Other than a brief few months, there has never been a bait shop or harbor masters office. We are going to change that.

Paradise Boat Tours is not just a named defendant in an unnecessary lawsuit.

Sherman Baldwin

Bradenton Beach

This story was originally published December 17, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Bradenton Beach boat tour firm proud of pier operation ."