Community leaders unite to battle Suncoast drug problem
Sarasota County leaders convened a 35 member task force to craft a unified plan against drug trafficking and abuse. They urged coordinated action across schools, churches, jails, and police, warning no single group can solve the crisis alone. The conference highlighted a pandemic level issue and pressed for a comprehensive, all fronts approach.
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Suncoast
Nancy Reagan
Chopper
Sarasota County
Jerry Hente
Hente
North Port
Myriad
Mayor backs Rieth after inquiry into grant loss
Venice City Manager Dale Rieth was cleared by state regulators and consulting engineers of culpability in the loss of an 1.8 million utility grant. Mayor Frank Proctor dissented, insisting Rieth misled council and that an extension demand was mishandled. A public hearing framed the matter as a trial with broad attendance and debate.
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Venice
Dale Rieth
State Department of Environmental Regulations
Rieth
Frank Proctor
Proctor
Der
David Scott
Gene Sullivan
DEA
Bill Gibson
Council
Scott
County destroys two pit bulls after owner protests
The two pit bulls that attacked an elderly Englewood woman were put down at 5 p.m. Thursday after owners Beth and Pete Helewski signed over ownership to the county. Animal Control refused to return them despite the owners' wishes. The attack left Helen Dudgey with severe injuries while she recovers at home.
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Englewood
Lynn Devantier
The
Humane Society of
Sarasota County
Beth
Pete Helewski
Animal Control Department
Helen Dudgey
Susan le Croix
Humane Society
Doug Barringe
Venice Considers Firing Taddie Consultants
Venice City Council faces a Tuesday vote on terminating Edward Redington & Associates over a problematic Taddie utility project. City Manager Dale Rieth and City Engineer Ken Anderson oppose the firm, arguing city staff takeover offers no speed but direct control, while Redington defends the partnership and urges trust. Mayor Frank Proctor will weigh consultant input before deciding.
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Venice
Dale Rieth
Ken Anderson
Edward Redington
Rieth
Anderson
Redington
Frank Proctor
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