Sarasota Predicted as Bright Future by Grower Editor
Sarasota on Florida's west coast in Manatee County is praised for its natural beauty and new development. Editor E A Wright notes private enterprise, a sea wall, dredged bay, and planned hotels, parks, and roads boosting a cosmopolitan future attracting winter visitors and residents.
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E. A. Wright
The
Florida Grower
Sarasota
Grower
Florida
Midwest
Manatee County
Seaboard Air Line
Gulf of Mexico
Keys
Sarasota Bay
Gulf
Water’s Edge
Braden Town
Hillsboro
Plant City
Ponder Wins Manatee County Commissioner Seat
James W. Ponder formerly with Saulsbury Pon der Curtis was elected county commissioner of Manatee County Florida by a county wide vote. He leads in vote total and is noted as a leading orange grower and president of the Manatee Citrus Association Sub-Exchange. He writes that commissioners have about $1,000,000 to spend on road improvements.
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James W. Ponder
Saulsbury, Ponder & Curtis
Manatee County
Florida
Ponder
Sarasota
The
Citrus Association
James Ponder
Wilmington
Delaware
Strawberry Association Starts Two Acre Plantings In Sarasota
The Sarasota Strawberry Growers Association reports progress as two acres are planted for runners to supply plants by September. Fifteen acres on Morning Glory Ridge near town will be prepared, with artesian irrigation and a Market planned. Missionary variety chosen for prolific, flavorful fruit, with a planned refrigerator box sale system and cash buyers. Opportunities exist to buy land and rent to growers. climate offers holiday and spring demand for Florida’s successful crop.
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F. P. Dean
Sarasota
Plant City
F. B. Hawkins
Mrs. Liddell
Florida
City Council Rules Lawn Watering Hours And Street Work
The council discussed lawn sprinkling times from five to seven p m per ordinance and ordered street work on 10th street from Banana to Cocoanut avenues estimated at 7500 dollars. Fitch P Wright, commissioner of public works, provided the cost estimate. The item continues on page 4.
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Fitch P. Wright
10Th Street
Cocoanut
Banana
Thacker
Com. of Public Works
Yarbrough
Rosemary Cemetery
Robert H. Roeshh
E R. Flint
Beatrice Knapp
Adam & Southgate
J. Elwood Moore
Bank of Sarasota
Frank Redd
S. D. Hodges
J. H. Capp
John F. Burkett
Frank Higel
F. P. Wright
E. R. Flint
Gulf Refining Co
Griffith & Reigel
Badger Pharmacy
Archibald Howr. Co
Tampa Tribune Publishing Co
Eureka Fire Hose Mfg. Co
Highsmith Prime & Bright
O. M. Jones & Co
Coates Plumbing and Supply Co
Owen Burns
Sarasota Times
J. W. Harvey
Geo. B. Prime
Jack Halton
W. A. Grate
Baxter
A. B. Edwards
Frank Hicet
City Council Permit Round Includes Homes and Park Structure
In the past week the Council issued permits for S. T. Greenwood to build a 12x24 frame building costing 125 dollars at Sunset Park, Mary L. Southgate for a two story stone house about 2000 dollars also at Sunset Park, and J P Carter for a two story frame house 500 dollars or more.
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S. T. Greenwood
Mary L. Southgate
Sunset Park
J.P. Carter
Dr Jack Halton Receives Latest X Ray Equipment
Dr. Jack Halton has been presented with a fine assortment of electrical appliances for his practice including a new model X ray machine. This delivery enhances his professional diagnostic capabilities and marks a notable upgrade in his medical services.
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Jack Halton
Mrs Abbe and Party Spend Day Down the Bay
Mrs Abbe leads a party spending the day down the bay with leisure and sightseeing. The outing includes scenic stops and relaxed travel along the shoreline.
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Mrs. Abbe
Seaboard Fa Vors Sarasota Feature in New Railway Volume
The Seaboard Airline railway issue highlights Florida with Sarasota and Manatee county given extensive coverage in a 560 page book weighing five pounds. It promotes Sarasota Bay region with eight illustrated pages and notes Manatee county as a leading fruit and vegetable area, listing industries and shippers including local advertisers.
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Seaboard
Sarasota
Manatee
Florida
Manatee County
Sarasota Bay
Jacksonville
Seaboard Territory
Great Railroad System
Pubcity Department
Georgia
Alabama
South Carolina
Virginia
Yacht & Automobile Club
Purdy
Palmer
Progressive Railway of
South
J. A. Pride
C. M. Jones & Co
Bank of Sarasota
Sarasota Times
Barns Realty Company
Caven & Grinton
Fitch P. Wright
A. B. Edwards
H. L. Higel
E A. Cummings & Co
Citrus Fruit Insect Investigation and Spray Advice
United States Department of Agriculture entomology letter from Orlando Florida dated June 138 1914 urges Florida citrus growers to spray trees for white fly and scale insects to raise fruit quality. Discusses neighbor spraying myth, two sprayings per year, rust mite control, and upcoming Florida Horticultural Society report. Continues on page 4.
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Florida Grower
Florida Citrus
Florida
Florida Horticultural Society
Palatka
Sarasota 1914 Bay Front zoning and cemetery fund asked
Official Sarasota council minutes show a June 1 1914 regular meeting with Mayor A B Edwards and attendees. Topics include street grading for drainage between Cocoa nut and Banana avenues, a cemetery fund granted to Rose mary Cemetery, and a detailed list of bills and May payroll. The meeting adjourned to seek tax assessment equalization and reconvened June 4 1914 with adjournment to 7 30 pm.
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Sarasota, Fla
A. B. Edwards
Com. of Public Works
Marshal
Thacker Marshal
Yarbrough
Sarasota
Fla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grower Editor
Bay City
Glory Ridge Farm
Incharge
United States Department OF
Bureau OF Entomology
Washington, D.C
Orlando
H- G. Gumprecht
Mgr
Manatee Co
Bradentown
Gumprecht
Council
Ordin
A. B. Epwards
Frank Hierst
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