Nelson to again push subdivision rule group at meeting
County Commission chair Gustin M. Nelson will reintroduce a standing committee proposal to advise on subdivision regulations. The panel would include developers, realtors, health officials, engineers, bankers, road officials and county planners. A public hearing on rezoning Casey Key from RI to R3ng is also on the agenda alongside bids for Edgewood lots and other county matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Gustin M. Nelson
Nelson
Sarasota County
Casey Key
County Planning and Zoning Commission
W.a.wynne
Edgewood
Venice
Wynne
E. H. Grayson
Ven
Crawford Street
Bock
Pinehurst Park
W. L. Wright
Ford Oehne Receives College Award at Class Day
Ford Oehne, Sara Soto High School graduate, received a sophomore year grant for outstanding achievement during Rollins College Class Day exercises. He is the son of Mrs Valla Walker of 323 Orange Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Oehne
Sarasota High School
Rollins College
Valla. Walker
Orange Ave
Telephone Numbers To Change In Sarasota Area
Peninsular Telephone announces new central office equipment in Sarasota to support long distance dialing and growth. Beginning mid November the entire area will switch to a five digit numbering system with exchange prefixes Ringling Export Fulton and Elgin. A new directory will be issued and subscribers will receive advance notice of their new numbers.
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Peninsular Telephone Company
Sarasota
Taylor C. Scott
Peninsular
Scott
Greater Sarasota
Exchange
Siesta Key
Fulton
St. Armand's Longboat Key
Elgin
North Sarasota
Flag Day Promises Citywide Patriotism in Sarasota
A Sarasota unity effort with the Council for Patriotic Observances and Sarasota Lodge 1519 BPOE plans a Flag Day program at 8 p.m. Thursday in the American Legion Coliseum with participation from UDC DAR SAR CAR VFW DAV and more. The event features national songs led by Jack Campbell, an organist, an Elks flag history presentation, and a lesson on proper flag disposal. Scouts will bear flags as local ministers are invited to join. participation is open to the public with no contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota Council For Patriotic Observances
Sarasota Lodge
BPOE
American Legion Coliseum
UDC
DAR
SAR
CAR
Retired Officers Club
Military Order of World Wars
VFW
DAV
American Legion
Sarasota
Jack Campbell
Hack Swain
The
Elks
Louis Joseph
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Mental Menace In High Bracket Puzzle Prize
The Mental Menace advances in the higher bracket, piling up money from puzzlers unable to solve last week’s puzzle. This week’s prize rises to 85 dollars for a perfect set of answers, with last week’s solution on page 22 to verify eligibility.
Fishing Licenses for 1956 57 go on sale June 15
Fishing licenses for 1956 57 go on sale June 15 at the county courthouse office of Judge John D Justice and at 10 other locations in the county. Resident licenses cost 2 dollars while non resident licenses for one year cost 10 50. Short term licenses are 3 25 for 14 days and 1 25 for three days.
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John D. Justice
Tucker's Sporting Goods
Tackle Box
Western Auto
Economy Sporting Goods
A and J
Sarasota
Roy's Sporting Goods
Western Auto U
Venice
Snook Haven
Myakka River
U. S. Highway 41
Myakka River State Park
Soap Box Derby Prizes Advance in Sarasota Derby Plans
Prizes arriving at Jaycee Headquarters for Sarasota first annual Soap Box Derby set for July 14. Participants from Sarasota and nearby cities urged to enter. rules, entry blanks, and wheels available through Altman Chevrolet and Jaycees. Local and national prizes include a 75 mm camera, a Stanley Tool board, and a GM award.
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Sarasota
Akron
Jaycee
City Pier
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Palmetto
Ven
Altman Chevrolet Co
Altman Company
Bradenton
Charles Wooten
12Th St
Jaycees
Collins-Aikman Co
Stanley Tool Board
Shell Oil
T. H. Keating General Motors
State Road Board
North Washington Boulevard
3Rd Street
9Th Street
Derby Downs
the News
Chevrolet
crackdown on shoplifters and bad check artists in florida
Florida merchants form Store Protective Council backed by the Florida State Retailers Assn to curb shoplifting and bounced checks. Sarasota official Gordon Norman coordinates local efforts with police as a two day Winter Park conference at Langford Hotel gathers law enforcement and retailers. Local and state officials, including Assistant Attorney General David A. Tumin and Orange County Juvenile Court Judge Mattie Farmer, are named speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Florida State Retailers Assn
Gordon Norman
Sarasota Merchants Assn
Langford Hotel
Winter Park
Orlando
David A. Tumin
Mattie Farmer
Orange County Juvenile Court
Dallas L. Hostetler
The
Protection Council
Sarasota
Norman
U of F Alumni to Hold General Meeting
University of Florida Alumni Association officials led by president Jack Ledoux schedule a general meeting on July 20. The dinner event will feature two speakers from the university, one from the athletic department and one from the academic department, with time and place to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ledoux
University of Florida Alumni Assn
Ledoux
Sarasota Police Pay Gap With Clearwater Raises Debate
Sarasota's Chief N Wilson and Fire Chief J Cowsert push for raises as City Manager Thompson weighs budget. Sarasota has 30 officers for 32 000 residents and four patrol cars while Clearwater with 55 officers and eight patrol cars pays higher wages. Clearwater tops Sarasota in pay scales and is pursuing progressive raises. Sarasota seeks comparable compensation for its police force amid budget discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Wilson
James Cowsert
Kenneth Thompson
the News
West Coast
Sarasota
Clearwater
Guardians of the Peace
Seon
Iota
F. C. Middleton
Es Clearwater
N. Wilson
Kenneth Thomp
City Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ed Winslow
C. R. Cranor
Oehne
N. Orange Street
Betsy Ross
U. S. Quartermaster General's Office
Francis Hopkinson
Washington
Sulgrave
Samuel Chester Reid
Union
Reid
Armstrong
Faya
Azores Islands
Arnold J. Funk
Retired Officers Club of
Sarasota and Vicinity
Funk
W. Mack Smiley
Smiley
Florida Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Department
State Highway Patrol
CUB
Den
Pack
A. E. Holliday
Goldenrod St
David Holliday
Don Hiles
Russell Baldwin
Don Pillsworth
Keith Clark
Michael Haye
Ross Clark
Dick Clark
Jimmy Fulton
Matthew Moore
Andy Carlson
Teddy Ferreira
Eddie Morton
Richard Haralson
Ricky Johnson
Dennis Pels
David White
Gary Pine
Billy Burgsti
Ice
Englewood
Punta Gorda
Bill Tatum
Wally Lawrence
Der
Sarasota, Florida
By A. J. Ruttenber
Grand Jury
U. of F
Bolivar O’rear JR
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