Chamber of Commerce lauds Suwannee River Special
Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce approves a resolution of appreciation for Southern Railway and Seaboard Air Line Railway officials for operating the Suwannee River Special into Sarasota last season. The document notes the train's role in tourism and promises its return next season.
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Southern Railway
Suwannee River
Sarasota County
Florida
WA. Beckler
C. B. Ryan
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Chamber of Commerce
Governor to spend summer at Clearwater Beach
Tallahassee June 27 Governor Hardee said he will spend his summer vacation at Clearwater Beach planning to leave with his family on July 5 for about ten days there.
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Tallahassee
Hardee
Clearwater Beach
New Owners of Hotel Watrous Arrive for Lease Plans
Mr. and Mrs. Anselmo Sedazzari of Marion Ohio took ownership of Hotel Watrous arriving in the city last week to inspect the property and arrange a lease for the next year. They plan front remodeling to widen Main Street and to match neighboring buildings and have purchased two Hover lots to expand the hotel to accommodate more guests. No new manager has been announced though several applicants are sought. The Sedazzaris praise Sarasota and foresee a strong season on the South Florida west coast.
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Anselmo Sedazzari
Marion, Ohio
Hotel
Watrous
City
Sedazzari
the Times
Sarasota
South Florida
West Coast
Election Frauds in Tampa to Go to Court
In Tampa on June 28 the county road bonds election of June 20 is challenged by B. L. Blackburn, supervisor of registration, who reports barefaced and flagrant frauds found in three precincts. The case seeks punishment for the perpetrators and those suspected of instigating the schemes.
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Tampa
B. L. Blackburn
Sarasota Beats Tampa Police In Sunday Baseball Clash
Sarasota's crack team edged the Tampa Police 5 to 2 on a sunlit Sunday at Crescent Beach. Wyatt starred on the mound with five strikeouts and three hits in four at bats, while Smith yoked solid defense behind the plate. Manager Christie has received offers for more games across the region as Crescent Beach events draw summer crowds. Box score shows Tampa Police 2 runs on 5 hits with 2 errors. Sarasota 5 runs on 10 hits with 2 errors. Batteries Moore and Jones. Wyatt and Smith.
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Sarasota
Crescent Beach
Tampa
Wyatt
Smith
Christie
Tampa Police
Moore
Jones
Dr Jack Halton To Speak At Bradenton Fourth Of July
Dr Jack Halton of this city will be one of the speakers at the Kirby Stewart Post dedication services in Bradenton on July Fourth. The event features a morning program at Cortez Beach, a dance and fireworks display from 8 to 12, stunt flying by Lieut Harry Land, a tug of war between teams, a swimming contest, and an orchestra for dancing. The Ladies Auxiliary will serve meals at noon and evening.
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Jack Halton
Leon
Kirby Stewart Post
Cortez Beach
Palmetto
Legion
Harry Land
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Plans Adopted for Pier Reconstruction by Council and Committee
A mass meeting in Sarasota heard the advisory committee report and council approval for reconstructing the municipal pier. Architect Leon Pickett presented drawings showing a 40 foot wide pier extending 700 feet with a pavilion. Local leaders argued the project is financially feasible, urging bond passage to fund the recreation pier.
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Tee Seee
Bacon
Leon Picket
Editor of Tourist News Visits Sarasota
Mr Karl H Grisner managing editor of the Tourist News St Petersburg visited Sarasota last Friday to gather data for his magazine. He praised the city and plans to place Sarasota in next season’s issue with a regular correspondent. He was accompanied by his wife and child and registered at the Mango Avenue hotel.
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Karl H. Grisner
St. Petersburg
Grismer
Sarasota
Mango Avenue Hotel
Punta Gorda Invites All for Gulf Fourth of July Fest
Punta Gorda issues a comprehensive invitation to a Gulf coast Fourth of July celebration with a large regional reach. The event features a barbecue and fish fry, skill contests with prizes, and a free golf tournament for attendees. Local residents plan trips to Punta Gorda for the holiday.
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Gulf
Punta Gorda
United States
Canada
Mrs A E Gocio Hosts Bridge Party At Country Home
At her pretty country home Mrs. A. E. Gocio entertained Wednesday afternoon with a bridge session set at five tables. Delicious refreshments were served.
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A. E. Gocio
Walker's Market and Grocery Moves to New Location
Mr J H Walker relocates his market and grocery to the former H D Roberts space in the Werson Block this week. The store will open for customers on Saturday. Mr Harry Rigby has bought the vacated building and will move his market and grocery into his own premises.
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J. H. Walker
Werson
H. D. Roberts
Harry Rigby
Negro Gambler Escapes City Jail After Escape Wednesday Night
Julius Warren a black man held on gambling charges escaped the city jail Wednesday night by prying loose a window pane. Sheriff Levi offers a reward for arrest and delivery to any jail. Warren is described as about five feet five inches tall with a heavy chin and facial black spots the size of a quarter.
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Julius Warren
Levi
Osprey Avenue paving approved and bonds ordered
At an adjourned city council meeting the paving of Osprey avenue from Seventh to Twelfth streets was finally accepted. The usual resolution and ordinance passed providing for improvement certificates and the issuance of improvement bonds to pay for the work. The budget discussion and recreation pier rebuilding plans dominated the session with another meeting held Tuesday night with the citizens advisory committee to finalize pier plans for Wednesday presentation.
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Osprey Avenue
Seventh Street
Twelfth Street
Citizens Advisory Commtée
Tarpon Season Shows Lengthy Uptake With Strong Catches
The tarpon season is unusually long and very productive with many fish and visiting anglers enjoying the sport. Recent week reports list multiple anglers from states and cities catching sizable fish by mid June, though eight catches lack full details. Names include B Dillard Eustis H D Bunn Waycross W T Cowap South Bend Mr Jacques Sarasota A L Joiner Ellis Singletary J N Joiner D W Richardson G A Nicoll with weights from 33% to 140% pounds.
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B. Dillard
Eustis
Plug
H. D. Bunn
Waycross
W. T. Cowap
South Bend
Ind
Mr. Jacques
Macon
A. L. Joiner
Sarasota
Ellis Singletary
Bunnell
J. N. Joiner
Bunnel
D. S. Bagley
Tampa
D. W. Richardson
Newbern
N. C
G. A. Nicoll
Pier Improvement Urged After Tourist Permit Findings
Mr. Edwards as chairman was asked to report but deferred to Mr. Lord. Lord emphasized his interest in reconstruction and noted that over 350000 in building permits had gone to tourists in the past year, supporting the need for a planned pier and immediate improvement.
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Lord
Sarasota
Edwards
United States
Pace Eight
County plans uniform highway beautification efforts
At the semi monthly board meeting, Sarasota officials discussed a uniform plan to beautify Florida highways with a State Federation of Women’s Clubs committee. They endorsed candidates for State Road Department and arranged joint meetings with the Woman’s Club to promote tree and shrub planting along roads.
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Board of Governors
Martine
Seaboard Air Line
Walford
Florida Grower
H. L. Ferguson
Smithsonian Institute of
W. W. Clark
F. A. Walpole
E. P. Green
Bradentown
Green
John K. List
Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs
Florida
Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Club
Sarasota County
J. H. Lord
Lord
Thacker
Wilson
Sarasota
Jack Halton
Wind's Soda Shop and Luncheonette to Open
Mr. A. J. Wind has leased a room beside P. H. Levy's store and plans to open Wind's Soda Shop and Luncheonette about July 15. The building is being remodeled with special fixtures to create a top quality, sanitary refreshment counter.
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A. J. Wind
P. H. Levy
Wind
Steve Kissinger Named Deputy U S Marshal
Tampa report says I O Price will add another deputy to his force on July 1 as the new deputy marshal Steve Kissinger joins the Tam pa district.
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Steve Kissinger
U. S
Tampa
I. O. Price
United States
Maternity Fund Ten to Be Available After July First
Jacksonville June 28 an office opens July 1 for administering Sheppard-Towner law provisions in the state. W B Keating will direct the bureau of children's welfare with two nurses and two field workers planned. Federal funds provide about $10,000, including $5,000 from 1921-22.
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Jacksonville
Raymond Turck
W. B. Keating
Bureau of Children’s Welfare
Florida
Department
Turek
Ibs., plus. L. J. Taylor Eustis June 26 49
Ibs plus. L. J. Taylor of Eustis listed to receive an unspecified item on June 26, 1949. The brief notice records a small entailed transaction or post date for the named party.
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Plus
L. J. Taylor
Eustis
Bond Election Set for July 3 on City Recreation Pier
Citizens rally behind a $75 000 improvement bond to reconstruct the municipal recreation pier. Officials urge all qualified electors to vote Monday July 3 to either approve or reject the proposal.
Green named to state road board in Florida
Governor Hardee appointed K. P. Green of Bradenton to the state highway commission to replace the late W. W. Clark of Wall Springs. The Tampa Board of Trade and many civic groups endorsed Green, praised as a longtime advocate for regional road development. A Palmetto friend notified the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and local citizens of the appointment.
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Hardee
K. P. Green
Bradentown
State Highway Commission
W. W. Clark
Wall Springs
Green
Tampa Board of Trade
T. Ed Bryan
Tampa
Sarasota County
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A. B. Edwards
J. S. Mevedy
W. A. Beckler
The
Hotel Watrous
Mass Meeting
Mrs. Gocio
Walker’s Market and Grocery
New
Council
Board of Governors Chamber of Commerce
the American Legion
New Orleans
Ferguson
India
Board of County Commissioners
Wind's Soda Shop
FE. P. Green
State Road Board
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