County weighs Oaks land purchase amid public funding debate
Sarasota County moves to assess Oaks acquisition costs after developers back an offer, while commissioners debate timing and legal steps. A 5 to 0 vote orders appraisal, a public referendum, new resolutions, and improved Tallahassee communications as Danson pushes for state backing and possible condemnation if needed.
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Nelson
Palmer Estate
Bill Strode
Strode
Oaks
Caspersen Beach
Sarasota County
John Mikos
Vroom Development
Danson
James Neville
Neville
County Commission
Dawson
Department of Natural Resources
Elton Gissendanner
Gissendanner
Save Our Boys Association
Sarasota Audubon Society
Jeanne McElmurray
the Oaks
John Saba
Beverly Clay
McElmurray
Bob Anderson
Tallahassee
Council May Delay Bond Issuance Amid Rate Concerns
The council debated a $13 million bond issue with underwriter William R. Hough and Co. Members urged postponement to see if Triple A rates drop, while Bayshore Estates residents urged caution over annexations and sewer costs. A financial adviser was urged, and Lucy Grey dissented on final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Hough
McCracken
Council
Smith
Arthur Melley
Bayshore Estates Homeowners Association
Melloy
Finn W. Caspersen
Lucy Grey
Grey
Eugene Caffrey
Caffrey
Thermometer failure leaves city’s four day highs missing
A faulty thermometer at the Water Department has erased all four days of high temperature readings. A replacement device is on order and delivery is expected soon.
Christmas tree shortage hits public spaces and buildings
A brief note that Xmas trees are in short supply in public park areas and around municipal buildings. It warns that trees cut from Michigan, North Carolina, or Oregon are already cut and should be selected quickly since they won't dry out faster at home than at the sale source.
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Michigan
North Carolina
Oregon
Remembering Pearl Harbor A personal wartime recollection
The narrator recalls Pearl Harbor day and the instant radio bulletin that interrupted his Sunday, the urgent call to the Detroit AP, and the family ties to wartime service. He reflects on Fran helping 15 men to safety, Oak Ridge connections, and the enduring impact of December 7, 1941.
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Fran
Jake
Oak Ridge Atomic Center
Atomic Center
Pearl Harbor
Associated Press
Detroit
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Bob Graham
Save Our Bays
Fred Duisberg
Jono Miller
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Caspersen
Dale Rieth
Feenka Valo
Monsat
Port Charilotte
N. Tamiami Trail
N.E
Sers
Venice
Florida
Simply Sinclair
Iyak
Peacock
Sarasota
Accent
Bird Bay
Nickird Bay Plaza
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