County offers 19.7 million to buy Ringling MacArthur Tract
Sarasota County Commission stands firm on a take it or leave it cash offer of 19.7 million for the 33 000 acre Ringling MacArthur tract as Illinois owners prepare possible court action through the 1980s. If rejected eminent domain looms and funding remains tied to a 30 million bond issue approved in the fall. County officials cite water value and referendum backing amid mounting interest costs and ongoing litigation risk.
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Sarasota County
Ringling-MacArthur
Bankers Life and Casualty Company
Richard Nelson
Mabry Carlton
Carlton
Nelson
Commission
Erosion expert promises solution to city shore problems
Venice seminar features Dick Holmberg presenting decades of beach erosion projects from Michigan to Florida. He blames the U S Army Corps of Engineers for creating erosion through man made structures and jetties, argues for faster permitting, and cites successful sandbag based restorations on Manasota Beach and other Florida sites while noting homeowners differing views and costly outcomes.
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Johnny Appleseed
Dick Holmberg
Venice City Hall
Holmberg
Michigan
Erosion Control Products, Inc
Florida
Beach & Reef Development
Sarasota
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Venice
Great Lakes
Manasota Beach
Longboat Key
Captiva Island
Paul Schmidt
Drug Task Force Takes Major Step Toward Structure
After four unproductive meetings the Sarasota County Alcohol and Drug Task Force approved a motion to form its organizational framework. The ad hoc meeting on Tuesday night ended a long stalemate and outlined the Task Force’s relationship to the county commission, with a full recommendation to follow.
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Sarasota County
Robert Vedder
Nokomis
County Commission
City suffers more bad news on Venice fishing pier grant
Dan Truscott of the Florida Bureau of Disaster Preparedness says FEMA has cut the Venice Pier repair grant to just over $20,000, down from $500,000, amid application complications and strict rules. He notes no additional FEMA funds are likely after an engineer’s review.
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Venice
Dan Truscott
Florida Bureau of Disaster Preparedness
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Truscott
Siilar
Golden Corral and Venice Venues Highlight Local Commerce
Local economy notes mention Golden Corral and Green Fountain attractions in Venice with arch support and inserts related to J Byrons TV Guide. Market activity centers on entertainment venues and consumer goods, indicating shoppers' interest in dining and lifestyle products during the period.
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Golden Corral
Venice
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