Hewens dies in plane crash in Florida
John Hewens, general manager of The Islander on Anna Maria Island, died in a plane crash after a day of plane maintenance. He began flying in 1945 and is survived by his wife, mother, and children. His sister-in-law trusted his piloting, calling him a careful flyer. The group had five members on the fateful trip.
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Barclay Estates
St. Petersburg
John
The
Islander
Anna Maria Island
New York Times Company
John Hewens
Elizabeth Town
Send
Lucille Hewens
Bradenton
Gail Hewens
Clare
Nancy Hewens
Venice Council Rejects AHOP Subsidized Housing Plan
Venice officials vote 6 to 1 against endorsing the AHOP project east of the Intercoastal Waterway. Council members cite cost, zoning, and concerns about regional housing. Grey is lone dissenting vote after requesting more time. Local audience member warns against HUD housing of Cuban arrivals.
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Horner
Venice
R.L
Bob) Anderson
Jack Sullivan
Lucie Grey
HUD
Anderson
Ahop
Grey
Sewer Plant Capacity Fees Adopted With Redington Schedule
The council debated sewer capacity fees across Class A to G with fixture unit rules. A motion to proceed with Redington’s charge schedule failed 5-2, while a revised proposal attaching the schedule passed unanimously on first reading.
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Anderson
Redington
Judge weighs appeal in Oaks tract dispute
Johnson would recommend appealing to the 2nd District Court while Strode believes the ruling will stand allowing the county to gain 150 acres including Bird Islands and Casey Key parcels. SOBA questions intervention, funds, and the cost of lawsuits as talks of appeals and public benefit unfold.
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Johnson
2Nd District Court
Hensley
Strode
SOBA
Nelson
Duisbert
Palmers
County Commission
James Neville
Neville
Endangered Lands Committee
Oaks
Bird Islands
Midnight Pass
Siesta
Casey Keys
Casey Key
City approves landscaping funding and packer savings
Kalajian notes half the landscaping cost could be paid from prior savings on a trash packer. Heath, allowed to buy a 1980 model, found a new 1979 unit saving funds. Councilman Caffrey moves to transfer 5510 dollars to cover the city’s half. council approves unanimously.
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Kalajian
Heath
Eugene Caffrey
Ordinance Passes as Table Vote Fails 6-1 Debate
The proponent notes annexation of the site to the city may occur later but cannot justify 60 percent of units with kitchens under the new ordinance. No price details were provided though pricing would affect feasibility under 18 and 36 units per acre densities. Kalajian's motion to table failed for lack of second. ordinance passed 6-1.
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Proctor
Kalajian
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Case
John Kalajian
Sullivan
Frank Proctor
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Siesta Key
South Sarasota County
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Sun Coast Times
Florda
Florida
Cooper Street
Englewood
Indiana Ave
Arcadia
Enat Oak St
Port i
Port Vi
Port Charlotte
Sarasota i
Tamiami Trail
South Venice
Carney Grove
Carney Groves
S. Trail
Camelios
Cromemco Fee Cence A
Tampa Ave
Venice Centre Mall
Norgas
Org
Jacuzzi
Twin Hornes
Norgas Grill Center
East Laurel Rd
Laurel
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