Ringling MacArthur Tract Seen as Westward Wagon for Region
Sarasota County environmentalists call the 32 608 acre Ringling MacArthur Tract vital beyond water, with a land use covenant to preserve woods and an extensive river lake system. Commissioners plan a environmental commitment to guide future uses and boost state aid, potentially covering about half the purchase price via bonds this fall.
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Ringling- MacArthur
Sarasota County
Sun Coast
Jeff Lincer
Ringling-MacArthur
Mabry Carlton
Carlton
Nokomis drainage ditch creates flood mess and stalled road
A local builder in Nokomis filled a drainage ditch between two properties and built two homes. After repeated rains a lake and flooded road form, neighbors complain while the county pace on repairs is questioned. Lane admits initial fault but blames slow county action.
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Nokomis
Don Lane
Sarasota County
Lane
Pameto Road
Venice Middle School readies for first year of sixth graders
Venice Middle School prepares for its first sixth grade intake from North Port while adding seven portable classrooms and reassigning staff from Venice Elementary. Principal Guy Bennett says the transition is challenging but on track as 80 percent of families show up and enrollment nears 1,275 students. Venice Elementary notes rising registrations and gains six new staff as 159 sixth graders move to the middle school.
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South County
Guy Bennett
Bennett
Venice
Venice Junior High
Venice Middle School
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North Port
Garden Elementary
Venice High School
Sarasota County
Venice Elementary
Sandra Schurr
Schurr
County considers dog liability ordinance halted by deputies
Sheriff Jim Hardcastle proposed a hunting or attack dog liability measure but county officials rejected it as unenforceable and overly broad. The public hearing drew no supporters as Commissioners Mabry Carlton and John Saba attacked the plan citing burdens on dog owners and difficulty identifying liable parties.
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Jim Hardcastle
Mabry Carlton
John Saba
Carlton
Saba
Rate drop expected to boost Suncoast housing market
Realtor Barney Moore of Bradway-Moore Realty says falling rates may trigger a long decline in interest rates and a thriving market. He notes abundant housing supply and sellers willing to negotiate, especially in Venice-Englewood.
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Jim Gouvellis
Barney Moore
Moore
South County
Bradway-Moore Realty
Venice
Englewood
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