Visitor survives near drowning after quick lifeguard action
A Venice Florida visitor was saved from drowning by lifeguards at Englewood Beach. He regained consciousness around 3 a.m. after receiving oxygen and treatment at Englewood Emergency Clinic before transfer to Venice Memorial Hospital ICU. He credits prayers and strangers for his survival and plans to take a CPR course.
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Englewood Emergency Clinic
Venice Memorial Hospital
Goodnight
Westrich
Cincinnati
Englewood
Candidate airs views on housing and rent control
Candidate Kansman urges action on housing and cites high Sarasota County income. She opposes county rent control for mobile homes, argues codes hinder low cost housing, and notes 30 permits needed for a home plus fee profits. Opponents include Lois Jones Anderson Robertson and Larry Rhodes.
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Kausman
Sarasota County
Englewood-Venice Contractors Association
Kansman
5Th District Commission
Lois Jones
Nokomis
Venice Firefighters Vote on Union Representation
Venice firefighters cast ballots to decide if they will organize a bargaining unit with Sarasota Professional Fire Fighters Local 2546 of the IAFF. City Manager Dale Rieth sent a notice to eligible members while the AFSCME local faces shrinking membership and leadership gaps.
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Venice
Sarasota
International Association of Fire Fighters
Dale Rieth
Hydroponic farming touted as future of growing food
Nokomis farmers embrace hydroponic gardening as the solution to soil erosion and topsoil loss. A 20 by 20 foot unit allegedly yields the same produce as a 60 by 60 foot soil plot, with reduced labor and potential for at-home use. The Lass greenhouse expands from 500 to 1000 plant capacity to become a commercial operation, using sealed nutrient systems, time clocks, and daily water top-ups.
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Jim
Lass
Pleasant Valley
N.Y
County board splits over church sign removals in right of way
Jaffe’s request to permit church signs beyond the right of way is opposed by Director Charles Goode who urges denial and a future meeting with church groups. Commissioner Rhodes supports flexibility while Commissioner Saba warns against creating special exceptions.
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Charles Goode
Jaffe
Board
Commission
Goode
Larry Rhodes
John Saba
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