Lunar Eclipse Set to Dazzle Skies This Week
Staff writer Ray Porter describes the July 6 total lunar eclipse seen across the Western Hemisphere. The event will last about one hour forty six minutes with the moon passing through Earth’s shadow in seven stages, offering observers a rare, science backed spectacle before dawn.
Stackler Faces Criticism Over Roads Delay Campaign
Sarasota County Commissioner Beverly Stackler defends actions on local road projects amid criticism from challenger Jim Greenwald. Greenwald accuses her of political posturing to mask inaction, while Stackler blames state and federal mandates for bureaucratic delays and vows to push for state funding.
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Sarasota County
Beverly Stackler
Tallahassee
Jim Greenwald
Stackier
County Commission
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Jerry Hente
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Greenwald
Greenwall
Fourth of July Firework Show At Venice Pier
The Greater Venice Area Jaycees present a fireworks display to celebrate the Declaration of Independence. The show begins at dusk Sunday at the Venice Fishing Pier area with prime viewing along South Harbor Drive extension and Caspersen Beach.
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Venice Area
Venice Fishing Pier
South Harbor Drive
Caspersen Beach
Venice City County clash over street paving standards
Sarasota County and Venice clash over restoring torn up streets in Golden Beach with one inch versus one and a quarter inch asphalt. County officials demand adherence to original specifications and warn roads must meet current standards for maintenance.
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Golden Beach
Sarasota
City of
Venice
Dale Rieth
Charles Goode
Rieth
Taddie
Bob Anderson
Anderson
Goode
County issues notice on political sign pollution in Sarasota
Sarasota County Zoning Department warns candidates and supporters about a 1972 ordinance banning excessive political signs on public or private property. Everett Reese notes signs cluttered streets by 1972, while some campaign reps question enforcement and testing of the rule. The department has occasionally removed signs but reports compliance overall.
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Everett Reese
Reese
John Swanson
Bryant Meeks
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