Lice outbreak at Venice Elementary prompts fumigation
Venice Elementary schools to fumigate portable classrooms and wings A B E F as 24 of 100 fourth graders tested positive for head lice. Parents notified, siblings checked, and treatment guidance given. Fumigation set for Friday night to allow chemical vapor to settle before students return. Other area schools report only isolated cases.
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Liliane Johnson
Sun Coast Gondolier
Venice
Sarasota County Health Department
Bettie Pitcock
Department of Operations
Bernie Cox
Pitcock
James Dunaway
Head lice outbreak at Englewood elementary school
Acting principal Nancy Fugate says an outbreak began early in the school year but was contained with only isolated cases since. A recent case prompts warnings to parents and classroom notices while Venice High and Junior appear lice free.
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Ary School
Nancy Fugate
Venice
Head Lice Outbreak Highlights National Problem
Florida health officials report head lice outbreaks at Venice Elementary and warn the parasite remains widespread since the 1971 DDT ban. Pediculosis capitis spreads through personal items and close contact, with a life cycle of about a month and up to 300 eggs laid by a female.
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Venice
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
Florida
County Deliberates Halting Manasota Beach Road Pumping
Sarasota County commissioners review Morrison Trucking's five year permit for earthmoving east of SR 775 near Manasota Beach Road. They authorize a temporary halt to the pumping operation amid complaints of dust, road danger, and drying wells. Residents urge permit nonrenewal as studies on salt intrusion and water supply continue.
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Craig Nelson
Sun Coast
Morrison Trucking Company of
Venice
Manasota Beach Road
Sarasota County
Morrison
Clay
Norman S. Thomas
Englewood Water District
Bill Korp
Elm Street
Englewood
Eleanor Bezjian
Queenwood
Edmonson Road
Orange Avenue
Nokomis
Sarasota County Seeks Add'l Beach Lands From Palmer Family
Sarasota County negotiates to add Casey Key Siesta Key and Bird Islands parcels to land holdings. Commissioner Neville leads talks with Palmers' attorney John Wood. options include purchase exchange or long term lease. Bird Islands stay natural. Siesta Key tract could become public beach.
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Sarasota County
Palmer
Casey Key
Siesta Key
Bird Islands
Little Sarasota Bay
James Neville
Richard Nelson
John Wood
The
Palmers
County eyes water and sewer acquisition for $2 million
Sarasota County commissioners move to begin contract prep to buy South Gate Water and Sewer Co for up to 2 million dollars with an independent study to justify the price. Vote separated by Commissioner John Saba while Jim Neville supports county water service goals.
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Craig Nelson
Sun Coast
Sarasota County
South County Annex
John Saba
South Gate Water and Sewer Company
Saba
Neville
South Gate
Florida Power and Light Company
Rossane Place
Burnswood Subdivision
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Wanda's
West Venice Ave
Randall Hicks
South County
Joan Salyer
Garden Elementary School
Judith Dalton
Halis Weaver
Beverly Clay
Carl Weaver
Korp
Beach Property Sought
Caspersen Beach
County Commission
Publix
Sarasota Playhouse
Commission
Jim Neville
Connie Westberry
Pine Street
Tate
Sven Eer
Simply Sinclair Society Cy
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