Owner of Sanford restaurant where 10 were injured in mass shooting did not have permit to host event

INFORMATION TO COME FORWARD. WESH TWO INVESTIGATES NOW HAS THE CALLS FOR HELP AFTER A MASS SHOOTING IN SEMINOLE COUNTY. LISTEN UP. SOMEBODY ARE FIGHTING AND THE MAN STARTED SHOOTING AND I DON’T KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE HIT, BUT RIGHT NOW I’M WITH ONE. ONE WOMAN, 20 YEARS OLD. WE JUST KIND OF GET INTO A SAFER LOCATION BECAUSE WE DON’T KNOW WHO EXACTLY WE’RE SHOOTING NOW. THE RESTAURANT WHERE THE SHOOTINGS HAPPENED WAS APPARENTLY NOT FOLLOWING THE LAW AND DID NOT HAVE THE RIGHT PERMITS. TODAY, THE OWNER OF CABANA LIV WAS WARNED THAT FUTURE EVENTS LIKE THE ONE THAT LED TO THE SHOOTINGS WILL COST THE BUSINESS ITS LEASE. WESH TWO NEWS INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER GREG FOX EXPLAINS LOCAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES ARE NOW TRYING TO DETERMINE IF THE VENUE SHOULD BE DOING BUSINESS AT ALL IN SEMINOLE COUNTY. WE’RE VERY FORTUNATE THAT NOBODY WAS KILLED, SEMINOLE COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIR JASON BAUER SAYS THE VIOLENCE THAT BROKE OUT EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AT CABANA LIV THAT LED TO GUNSHOTS COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF THE RESTAURANT OWNER HAD FOLLOWED THE LAW, AND THE RULES UNDER THE LEASE, TEN PEOPLE WERE WOUNDED, INCLUDING FORMER DAYTONA BEACH MAINLAND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STAR AND NFL WIDE RECEIVER TANK DELL SECURITY VIDEO SHOWS AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE WITH GUNS FIRING SHOTS. ONE IS MISSING, THE OTHER, A 16 YEAR OLD BOY, WAS CAUGHT BY A SECURITY GUARD AND IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD IN JUVENILE DETENTION. WE’RE NOT IDENTIFYING HIM BECAUSE OF HIS AGE AND BECAUSE THE STATE HAS NOT CHARGED HIM AS AN ADULT, BUT THE FACT THAT YOU WOULD HAVE A 16 YEAR OLD, UH, CHILD INVOLVED IN A GET TOGETHER AND PARTY THAT INVOLVES NOBODY LEAVES SOBER PARTY IS VERY QUESTIONABLE. IT’S A PARTY THAT VIOLATED A COUNTY ORDINANCE THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL EVENTS AND OUTDOOR SALES PERMITS. THEY HAVE TO INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF HOW SECURITY AND TRAFFIC CONTROL WILL BE PROVIDED, AND PROOF OF AT LEAST $1 MILLION IN LIABILITY INSURANCE. BUT THE WHOLE PERMITTING PROCESS HAS TO TAKE PLACE AND BE ENGAGED TO START WITH. AND IN THIS MATTER, NO, NOBODY WAS AWARE THAT I’M AWARE OF AT THE COUNTY OR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT OR ANYWHERE ELSE THAT THESE KIND OF EVENTS WERE GOING TO BE TAKING PLACE. THE OWNER OF BOAT TREE, WHICH LEASES THE PROPERTY FROM THE COUNTY THROUGH THE PORT AUTHORITY AND SUBLEASES IT TO CABANA, LIVES OWNER ALEXANDRA HORROCKS TOLD WESH TWO NEWS. I THINK WHAT HAPPENED IS HORRIBLE AND WE TAKE IT VERY SERIOUSLY. WE DON’T WANT PEOPLE HURT AND DON’T WANT TO LOSE OUR LEASE WITH THE PORT. THEY HAVE TO FOLLOW THE RULES AND CANCEL ALL FUTURE LIVE EVENTS UNLESS THEY GET THE PROPER PERMITS. IF THEY DON’T, WE WILL TERMINATE THEIR LEASE. CHAIR ZEMBOWER AND ANDREA HEARD THE COMMISSIONER, WHO ALSO SITS ON THE PORT AUTHORITY BOARD, SAY THEY COULD PURSUE LEGAL ACTION FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PERMIT ORDINANCE BY CABANA LIVE. BUT FOR NOW, THEY’RE GOING TO LEAVE IT UP TO BOAT TREE, WHICH LEASES THE SPACE TO THEM AND THE PORT AUTHORITY TO TRY TO HANDLE THIS MATTER TO ENSURE THESE TYPES OF EVENTS DON’T HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE. IN SEMINOLE COUNTY, GREG FOX, WESH TWO NEWS. WE REACHED OUT SEVERAL TIMES TO THE OWNERS

The owner of the restaurant where a weekend mass shooting occurred in Seminole County was not following the law. The venue did not have a permit for a live event, as required under the county’s ordinance.On Tuesday, the owners of "Cabana Live" were warned by the Seminole County Port Authority that future events — like the one that led to a shooting that injured 10 — will cost the business its lease. WESH 2 also obtained copies of 911 calls that described the frantic moments after bullets began to fly. One woman told a dispatcher, “Somebody started fighting, a man started shooting, and I don’t know how many people are hit, but right now, I’m with one woman, 20 years old. We were just trying to get into a safer location because we don’t know who exactly was shooting." “We're very fortunate that nobody was killed,” Seminole County Commission Chair Jay Zembower said. Zembower says the violence may have been prevented if the owners of the venue followed the rules.Ten people were wounded during Sunday's shooting, including NFL wide receiver Nathaniel Jasper "Tank" Dell Jr, who currently plays for the Houston Texans. All are said to be recovering after hospital treatment.Security video shows at least two people with guns firing shots. One of them is still missing.The other, a 16-year-old boy, was caught by a security guard and is currently being held in juvenile detention. WESH 2 is not identifying him because of his age and because the state has not charged him as an adult."The fact that you have a 16-year-old child involved in a get-together that involves a 'nobody leaves sober' party is very questionable," Zembower said.It's a party that violated a county ordinance that requires "special events and outdoor sales permits." They have to include a "description of how security and traffic control will be provided" and proof of at least "$1,000,000" in liability insurance. "The whole permitting process has to take place and be engaged to start with, and in this case, nobody that I am aware of, at the county or the sheriff's office or anywhere else, that these kinds of events were going to be taking place," Zembower said.Late Tuesday, the Seminole County Port Authority, which regulates business at the Port of Sanford, provided WESH 2 a copy of the default notice, advising the company leasing the property, Marinas LLC, that all live entertainment event activity at the restaurant that it sub-leases to “Cabana Live” must stop within 45 days. Andrew Van Gaale of the Port Authority released a statement saying, “The horrible crime that occurred at the Port this past weekend should have never happened, and the Seminole County Port Authority is taking the necessary steps to ensure it never does again.” The documents also stated that concerns have been raised about some events at “Cabana Live” in the past that may have exceeded occupancy limits. Marinas LLC does business under the name “Boat Tree.” The owner of "Boat Tree," Joseph G. Pozo, told WESH 2 he passed the notice of default on to “Cabana Live” owners Alexandra and Jason Horrocks."I think what happened is horrible, and we take it very seriously. We don't want people hurt and don't want to lose our lease with the port. They have to follow the rules and cancel all future live events unless they get the proper permits. If they don't, we will terminate their lease," Pozo said. Zembower and commissioner Andria Herr, who sits on the Port Authority board, say they could pursue legal action for the permit ordinance being violated. However, they say they're leaving it to the Port Authority to handle at this time. State alcohol regulators and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation are also likely involved in investigating the shooting, according to Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma. A DBPR spokesperson could not confirm to WESH 2 in what manner they may be involved in this case. Messages to Jason Horrocks of “Cabana Live” were not returned. The business was open Tuesday.

SANFORD, Fla. —

On Tuesday, the owners of "Cabana Live" were warned by the Seminole County Port Authority that future events — like the one that led to a shooting that injured 10 — will cost the business its lease.

WESH 2 also obtained copies of 911 calls that described the frantic moments after bullets began to fly.

One woman told a dispatcher, “Somebody started fighting, a man started shooting, and I don’t know how many people are hit, but right now, I’m with one woman, 20 years old. We were just trying to get into a safer location because we don’t know who exactly was shooting."

“We're very fortunate that nobody was killed,” Seminole County Commission Chair Jay Zembower said.

Zembower says the violence may have been prevented if the owners of the venue followed the rules.

Ten people were wounded during Sunday's shooting, including NFL wide receiver Nathaniel Jasper "Tank" Dell Jr, who currently plays for the Houston Texans. All are said to be recovering after hospital treatment.

Security video shows at least two people with guns firing shots. One of them is still missing.

The other, a 16-year-old boy, was caught by a security guard and is currently being held in juvenile detention. WESH 2 is not identifying him because of his age and because the state has not charged him as an adult.

"The fact that you have a 16-year-old child involved in a get-together that involves a 'nobody leaves sober' party is very questionable," Zembower said.

It's a party that violated a county ordinance that requires "special events and outdoor sales permits." They have to include a "description of how security and traffic control will be provided" and proof of at least "$1,000,000" in liability insurance.

"The whole permitting process has to take place and be engaged to start with, and in this case, nobody that I am aware of, at the county or the sheriff's office or anywhere else, that these kinds of events were going to be taking place," Zembower said.

Late Tuesday, the Seminole County Port Authority, which regulates business at the Port of Sanford, provided WESH 2 a copy of the default notice, advising the company leasing the property, Marinas LLC, that all live entertainment event activity at the restaurant that it sub-leases to “Cabana Live” must stop within 45 days.

Andrew Van Gaale of the Port Authority released a statement saying, “The horrible crime that occurred at the Port this past weekend should have never happened, and the Seminole County Port Authority is taking the necessary steps to ensure it never does again.”

The documents also stated that concerns have been raised about some events at “Cabana Live” in the past that may have exceeded occupancy limits.

Marinas LLC does business under the name “Boat Tree.” The owner of "Boat Tree," Joseph G. Pozo, told WESH 2 he passed the notice of default on to “Cabana Live” owners Alexandra and Jason Horrocks.

"I think what happened is horrible, and we take it very seriously. We don't want people hurt and don't want to lose our lease with the port. They have to follow the rules and cancel all future live events unless they get the proper permits. If they don't, we will terminate their lease," Pozo said.

Zembower and commissioner Andria Herr, who sits on the Port Authority board, say they could pursue legal action for the permit ordinance being violated. However, they say they're leaving it to the Port Authority to handle at this time.

State alcohol regulators and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation are also likely involved in investigating the shooting, according to Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma. A DBPR spokesperson could not confirm to WESH 2 in what manner they may be involved in this case.

Messages to Jason Horrocks of “Cabana Live” were not returned. The business was open Tuesday.

Owner of Sanford restaurant where 10 were injured in mass shooting did not have permit to host event

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