Water shortage looms for Sarasota County by 2000
A Texas Instruments study predicts an 85 percent rise in potable water demand for Sarasota County over 22 years while current supplies suffer quality issues. County commissioners mull a moratorium on rezonings until alternative sources are found. a Southwest Florida Water Management District study on options should finish in two months.
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Sarasota County
Texas Instruments
Southwest
Gulf
Postal service analyzed by Venice paper
The Sun Coast Gondolier examines Venice mail operations showing crowding at service windows and staffing shortages during the holiday rush. Last month Venice Post Office handled over 2.2 million pieces to nearly 20,000 stops with four extra workers and ongoing overtime stretching into April.
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Sun Coast
Venice
South Venice
North Port
Tampa
Englewood
Douglas Arnall
Arnall
Made in Venice Funhouses Hit the Carnival Road
Venice area craftsman Gene Vercheski and Jules Catazzi build portable 40 foot trailer funhouses for Ringling Circus and Royal American Shows. The Castle of the Kings dark ride features 90 by 34 by 32 foot dimensions with life size papier mache figures and fiberglass coatings.
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Venice
United States
G&g Metals
Rt. 41
South
Gene Vercheski
Jules Catazzi
Vercheski
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Elvin Bale
G&g
Catazzi
Midwestern
Florida
Louisiana
Castle of the Kings
Personal Property Return Confusion For Florida Residents
Residents face a simple box for Florida homeowners but non residents and renters must list personal effects used for creature comforts and estimate values. Officials say depreciation will be calculated from original cost if known, or owner estimates used for older items. The statute has three years in effect but court challenges delayed enforcement until now.
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John Mikes
Sarasota County
Florida
Mikes
Bird Bay Village plans include 1500 acres of new homes
Jaime Carrion, partner in the recent 1500 acre plus land purchases, outlines two Sarasota County developments south of Venice and north of Phillippi Creek. The Venice tract spans 1280 acres along Center Road and U.S. 41 with RSF 2 PUD zoning for 4500 units. the Palmer Ranch site near Phillippi Creek covers about 200 acres with RSF 1 and RSF 2 zoning and potential 700 units. Carrion emphasizes community benefit over maximum dollars.
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Sarasota County
Venice
Phillippi Creek
Bird Bay Village
Jaime Carrion
Center Road
U.S. 41
Englewood Road
Carrion
Siesta Key Roberts
Roberts
Darby Buick
King Furniture
Field Road
Palmer Ranch
South
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M. B. Macfarlane
By Craig Nelson
Sun Coast Gondolier
Postal Service
Liliane Johnson
Suncoast Gondolier
Department of Natural Resources
State of Florida
Roberts Bay
Tamiami Trail
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