Voters Split on One-Cent Tax for Local Debt in Survey
A survey of 181 of 725 mailed responses shows 58 percent favor a local option sales tax if tied to a statewide referendum, but support drops to 24 percent without a referendum. Voters back property tax relief uses 63 percent, oppose crime and transport funding, and largely reject a state tax increase or federal budget shifts. Florida voters also favor Proposition 13 style tax limits and returning to elected public service commissions.
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Tom Danson
Sarasota
Danson
Ing
Dawson
U.S
Florida
Public Service Commission
Case of mistaken identity costs county 3000 dollars
Sarasota County paid a 3000 settlement after a Venice man was wrongfully arrested due to a mistaken identity in a police computer printout. Attorney Richard Nelson urged insurance protection, while suggesting officers verify suspects before charging. Stevens, who faced multiple false arrests, reduced his claim from 15000 to settle for less.
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Richard Nelson
Venice
Bob Anderson
Nelson
Mark Stevens
Stevens
Best Western Motor Inn
South County
North County
Mark Edgar Stevens
Mark Edward Stevens
Sarasota
St. Petersburg
Verlon Ball
Earl Jacobson
Sheriffs Department
National Crime Network
County argues users pay for expanding youth sports
The commission cites a policy that shifts utility costs to users to fund broader youth sports expansion. Critics fear this could limit program quality, while officials defend the move as necessary and beneficial for taxpayers.
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