Hente outlines two plans to aid parks and food aid
County Commissioner Jerry Hente proposed two plans to boost local parks and feed the needy. One envisions a parks foundation funded by donations or land, while the other would coordinate dented cans and surplus from area food distributors to the Salvation Army.
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Jerry Hente
Hente
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Salvation Army
Publix
Winn-Dixie
Swift, Armour
General Foods
Morton’s Market
Pooerbly
County parks foundation eyed to aid donations and land gifts
The parks foundation would let residents bequeath land or donate funds to the county parks system. Officials cite an attorney familiar with a University of Florida model as a potential example and note funds could carry over year to year, encouraging giving. The parks advisory board will assess its viability at the next quarterly meeting.
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Parks Foundation
Area Parks System
University of Florida
Hente
Walt Rothenbach
Arne Carlson
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
MJC seeks state funds for U S 41 traffic work near campus
Manatee Junior College asks Tallahassee for road funds after state officials mandate widening U S 41 and a traffic signal at the planned South County campus hub. Officials estimate deceleration and left turn lanes at about 20 000 dollars plus potential signal costs, with no prior budget plan. Construction remains slated to begin this spring and 1984 completion targeted, as leaders seek local and state backing.
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David Martin
Manatee Junior College
Tallahassee
South County
U.S. 41
MJC
Stephen Korcheck
Korcheck
Bradenton
Sarasota County
Bumstead Corners
River Road
Charlie Goode
Venice
FDOT
Goode
Bill Trefz
Manatee
County ad campaign aims to boost Sarasota bus ridership
Sarasota County launches a $40,000 advertising push across newspapers radio and TV to promote new South County bus routes coming in February. The plan targets educating riders about schedules and usage as ridership climbs about ten percent, with senior discounts highlighted and commissioners praising route refinements and outreach efforts.
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Dave Martin
Sarasota County
South County
Transit System
Englewood
North Port
Jim Newcomb
Mabry Carlton
Crime statistics show big drop in burglaries
Venice Police Chief Ray Waymire reports 1982 crime fell 12 percent from 1981 as burglaries dropped to 108 from 160. Traffic accidents rose to 690 with arson up to two incidents. robberies, aggravated assault and larceny theft all declined. Total arrests reached 688 including 525 adults and 113 juveniles.
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Venice
Ray Waymire
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