Lobbyist returns home to shape Sarasota County agenda
Sarasota County commissioners praised Leo Kosky for steering the 1 cent sales tax drive and ordered him to prepare a legislative packet. They will scrutinize state spending, push for north county connector roads to I-75, and seek tougher local drug penalties while maintaining the legislative affairs coordinator role that saved county funds.
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Leo Kosky
Tallahassee
Kosky
Sarasota County
Bob Anderson
Anderson
Jerry Hente
Hente
North County
Eanpk
Venice officer baton training donated by optometrist
Venice police officers spent Friday morning training with a new batch of batons donated by local optometrist Luther Luck. Sgt. Jim Bates praised the tool while officers demonstrated blocking holds and defensive moves, with Luck presenting 32 sticks carved from white oak to symbolize citizen involvement.
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Venice
Luther Luck
Jim Bates
Pennsylvania
Venice’s friendly traffic enforcer rides a blue scooter
Ladye Anne Ball known as Sam serves as parking enforcement officer in Venice. She patrols business districts five months a year to curb violations and help drivers, using a refurbished Cushman scooter with flashing lights and a radio. She prefers stopping to talk, inviting conversations with locals.
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Venice
Ladye Anne Ball
Sam
Ladye Anne
City Sanitation
Sun Coast Gondolier earns nine Florida press awards
The Sun Coast Gondolier ranks among Florida's top five weekly papers after winning nine awards in the Florida Press Association contest. Its sister papers the Englewood Times and Charlotte Sun won three awards, including best advertising idea for the Charlotte Sun.
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Sun Coast Gondolier
Florida
Florida Press Association
FPA
Press Association
West Palm
Vero Beach Press Journal
Stuart News
Miami Herald
St. Petersburg Times
Fort Myers News
Time Magazine
David Burgin
New York Herald-Tribune
Washington Star
Gondolier Business Classified Editorial Entertainment Fishing
In this section the Gondolier presents a blend of business notes, entertainment blurbs, and fishing reports. Readers find market tidbits, media items, and local angling updates shaping the shore town’s weekly vibe.
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FPA
West Palm Beach
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Manatee
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David Martin
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