Council Awards Additional Paving Contracts
The council awarded Mr. J. W. Crawford the paving contract for Osprey Avenue and Kentucky Avenue after bidding. Osprey runs from Seventh to Twelfth street at four dollars per front foot. Kentucky from Palm to Pineapple at three fifty per square yard and fifty cents per linear foot for curb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Crawford
Osprey Avenue
Seventh Street
Twelfth Street
Kentucky Avenue
Palm Avenue
Pineapple Avenue
Main Street
Gulf Street
Tarvia
Shell
K. M. Hebb
Gulf Stream Avenue
Hog Creek
Hebb
J. H. Lord
Pr. A. Kahle
Watrous
Chamber of Commerce
Merchant’s Association
Dr F M Warner Purchases Six Lots on Hudson Bayou
Over the past week Dr F M Warner via Mr FE O Burns bought six lots on Hudson bayou for 4000 dollars and plans a T room stucco cottage with a private boat house. Improvements to begin once plans are finished as real estate activity rises in the area. Dredging North Arm toward the railroad and a bridge over North Arm at Seminole street are reportedly planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Warner
FE. O. Burns
Hudson Bayou
Warner
North Arm
Seminole Street
Crawford Buys Prime Sarasota Frontage and Lots
Real estate actions last week include a purchase of 155 feet frontage on Banana avenue and 12 lots on Tenth Eleventh and Twelfth streets by Mr J W Crawford. The deal was brokered by Mr C E Burns and signals Crawford confidence in Sarasota future. He has long been a leading bidder on Sarasota properties and can gauge the citys prospects.
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Banana Avenue
Tenth
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
J. W. Crawford
C. E. Burns
Crawford
Sarasota
Mr. Cousins Buys Site for Boat House on Hudson Bayou
Mr J G Cousins buys two lots on the North Arm of Hudson Bayou facing Mound Street. He plans a private boat house for his yacht and dredging from the current channel to accommodate the project will begin soon.
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J. G. Cousins
Re Stream Avenue
Hudson Bayou
Mound Street
Registration Books Close for June Democratic Primary
Voters must register as Democrats and pay poll tax by the May deadline to qualify for the June primary. Registration remains open at the registration officer's office in the courthouse until Monday May. The Bryan primary law requires party affiliation to determine Democratic participation and candidate nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Candidates to Address League of Women Voters Meeting
The County League of Women Voters calls a meeting at the club house Monday at 3 30 pm. All members urged to attend and nonmembers invited. Both legislative candidates Dr F W Schultz and Mr O F Landers will address the gathering on public interest questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County League of Women Voters
F. W. Schultz
O. F. Landers
Building Permits Show Healthy Growth Here
City records show building permits totaling over $10,000 issued in the past 30 days. Listings include new One story frame structures, repairs, garages, and additions in Golf Course Heights Central Park and nearby areas with varied values from $75 to $3,600.
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Sarasota Heights
Indian Beach
F. N. Tyler
Frank Waters
J. M. Wilson
J. C. Herrick
Oscar FE. Seeburg
James C. Bloomfield
H. C. Cooper
Central Park
L. Roser
Grammar Schools to Close Next Month
At a regular school board meeting the county votes to run Grammar schools through this month to complete an eight month term and close them thereafter. The High school will continue for a full nine months. Board notes routine matters and highlights improvements and anticipated better finances next season.
Warking on Wrong Side of Street Error Sparks City Debate
A reader raises concerns that traffic rules may apply only on Lemon Avenue. Cars and teams park on the opposite curb, creating risk of collisions when turning. The letter questions whether street etiquette and enforcement cover the area across Lemon Avenue and nearby intersections.
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Lemon Avenue
Organization for Capital Removal Perfected in Orlando
A meet ing held in Orlando yesterday organized a capital removal association for Florida Peninsular aims. Hon. George H. Wilder was elected president with county vice presidents east of the Suwannee River. Committees on credentials finance legislation publicity were named and Palatka invited to host the next session.
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Orlando
Peninsular Florida
Peninsula of Florida
West Florida
George H. Wilder
Plant City
Florida House of Representatives
Suwannee River
J. W. Hart
Palatka Chamber of
Commerce
Peninsular
Palatka
EF. W. Davis
C. P. Enope
Oviedo
A. L. Izlar
Clermont
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Civic Topics and Donations
The Monday gathering at the club house featured a Civic committee program with musical numbers, readings, and a speaker from Florida Federation on visual education. Treasurer reported March finances, new books purchased, and a plan to elect officers for two years. A Sarasota County legislative candidate talk was announced for an upcoming meeting. Fruit punch and cakes were served by hostesses.
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Gocio
Janet Ashby
Treasury
Edwards, Heath, Jr
M. L. Young
Mendilesohn
Cosette Hempstead
Teresa del Rigo
Mary H. Brahe
Miles
Florida A Federation
Royal Palm Park
Florida
McClellan
County League of Woman Voters
Sarasota County
J. D. Hazen
J. E. Battle
Alice B. Willis
W. H. Woods
Walpole Named Florida Delegate to Good Roads Meet
Governor Hardee appoints Hon. Frank A. Walpole of Sarasota as Florida delegate to the tenth annual United States Good Roads association convention in Phoenix April 24 to 28. He receives a letter urging attendance but cites statewide good roads issues as preventing his travel.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Hardee
Frank A. Walpole
Sarasota
Florida
United States Good Roads Association
Walpole
Death of Little Child Extwards Boy
Two year old Lloyd Barden Extwards, son of Mr and Mrs W L Extwards, died Sunday night from meningitis. Burial was Monday afternoon at Miakka cemetery. The family mourns the loss of their only child, with many friends expressing sympathy.
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Lloyd Barden
W. L
Miakka
Ednasta
Democratic executive committee meeting for June primary
The Democratic executive of Sarota county is called to meet in the county courthouse at 10:30 A M on April 13 to organize and conduct business related to the June primary. All members are required to attend. Frank A Waipele, Acting Chairman.
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Sarasota County
Court House
Yuestly
Frank A. Waipele
Hyne-Host Boat Party Along Sarasota Key Picnic
Mr and Mrs Frank Hyne of Brighton Michigan hosted a boating party and picnic at Sarasota Key near Osprey aboard Capt Kilpatricks boat Friendship Dinner was at Casey’s Pass then visits to Pollyanna Inn Nokomis Attending included Miss Henry Mrs Friend Col and Mrs Phillips Dr and Mrs Woods Mrs Anna Smith Mrs Syler Mr Smith Mrs Kilpatrick and Mrs Gailbreath.
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Frank Hyne
Brighton
Mich
Sarasota Key
Osprey
Capt. Kilpatrick
Friendship
Casey’s Pass
Nokomis
Hyne
Miss Henry
Friend
Col
Phillips
Party for Miss Harrison Hosted by Mrs Brown
Mrs. W. C. Brown entertained Tuesday afternoon at her home in honor of Miss Hazel Harrison who will be one of the summer brides. The younger set attended and the gathering was described as a most pleasant afternoon.
Dr Brunson’s Brother Returns to His Home
Dr E E Brunson of Ganges Michigan returns home after a pleasant three months in Sarasota with brother Dr G M Brunson at 613 Orange Ave. He plans to visit again next year and assisted in information for a forthcoming book, sharing years of practice with his son.
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E. E. Brunson
Ganges
Mich
Sarasota
G. M. Brunson
Orange Ave
St. Augustine
Jacksonville
St. Petersburg
Mr. W. G. Selby Buys Residential Property
Mr. W. G. Selby purchased ten residential lots from Mr. M. J. Levey on Hudson avenue and Novus street spanning from Hudson avenue to the North Arm of Hudson bayou. The area has seen renewed real estate activity and major developments are anticipated this summer and next fall.
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W. G. Selby
M. J. Levey
Hudson Avenue
Novus Street
Hudson Bayou
Beach development sparks new Sarasota Amusement Company plans
Sarasota County to harness Gulf coast beach potential as Sarasota Amusement Company buys six Crescent Beach lots. First unit of a modern casino and pavilion let to T H Crisp, with 104 by 72 feet and upstairs apartments for weekly to seasonal rentals. Road improvements boost accessibility as cottages rise along Crescent Beach.
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Sarasota Amusement Company
Crescent Beach Company
Gulf of Mexico
T. H. Crisp
Sarasota County
Gulf Coast
Shell Road
Point of Rocks
Crescent Beach
Appreciation for Welfare committee party at Golf Club
Mr and Mrs Boardman receive praise from the Welfare committee of the Woman's Club for a Golf Club event last Tuesday that netted nearly 200 dollars. The committee coordinated flowers evergreens refreshments and music by the Boardman orchestra with Wayne dancing. Over a hundred guests attended and Sarasota honors the Boardmans for their generous community contributions.
County Commissioners meet to review tax valuations and relief
The board, led by Chairman Walpole and Commissioners Hayden and Buchan, heard requests for lower real estate valuations and tax relief. Several residents sought reductions or exemptions, with some refusals and referrals to clerks. A $50,000 time warrants issue was rescinded and drainage canal costs addressed. The group approved a widow’s exemption for Anna Jones, authorized a $10,000 loan secured by warrants, and decided to relocate the office upstairs in the courthouse.
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Walpole
Hayden and Buchan
G. M. Brunson
Nellie Graham Johnson
Crescent Beach
Mr. Goodrich
Conrad
L. Napier-Magill
W. W. White
L. Ashfield
Princeville
C. W. Hand
E. B. Tucker
First National Pompans
Abelie Actoss
Ona
Anna Jones
Wilson
Chapline
W. J. Adams
C. M. Mimbs
Tatum Ridge
Sarasota
Sarasota Improvement Company
First National
F. P. Dean
Development at McClellan Park Progressing
Miss Katherine McClellan hosted E A Smith of Sarasota Development Company and wife at dinner before his departure. Smith has sold several building sites and development accelerates with Dr Steele’s residence nearing completion. Planned homes include Mrs A K Lyle and Mr Paul North with a new cottage for Miss McClelan underway.
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Katherine McClellan
E. A. Smith
Sarasota
A. K. Lyle
Paul North
Cleveland
The
Fish and Game Commission of Ohio
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DR. Warner
POCAL
Paith
MR. Cousins
League OF Women Voters
Woman’s Club
Frank A Walpole
Democratic Executive Committee
Miss Harrison
DR. Brunson
Mcclellan Park
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