Stump Pass Project May Enter Army Corps Maintenance Plan
The Army Corps weighs dredging Stump Pass in a six pass study as local groups prepare input. Officials say the process is slow, with Stump Pass seen as having excellent maintenance potential.
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Stump Pass
Gulf
Boca Grande
Venice
Army Corps of Engineers
Englewood
St. Petersburg
Charlotte County
Boone
Big Pass
Sarasota
Jim Armstrong
West Coast Inland Navigation District
WCMD
Armstrong
Fly-in attracts pioneer aviatrix in Venice gathering
Ray Porter reports a statewide fly-in at Venice Airport where aviators showcase planes from historic Fokker Triplanes to modern Mirage Ultra-Lite designs. The Florida Sports Aviation Classic Association event draws enthusiasts and curious locals to view old and new air machines amid a communal aviation spirit.
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Venice
Red Baron
Ted
Tom Smith
Florida Sports Aviation Classic Association
Jessie Woods
Inside the Purple Gang’s vice empire in Detroit
The interview traces how the Purple Gang seized control of illegal whisky, protection money, and betting networks in Michigan. Hank Fine recalls wire services for race results, high protection fees, and a preference to avoid narcotics while building a multi-story alcohol factory and a lucrative Detroit operation.
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Purple Gang
Detroit
Rst
Hank Fine
Michigan
Fine
Canada
Jefferson Avenue
Riverfront
Civic Center
McCoy Whisky
Strange bugs on display at Gondolier
The Gondolier shows a conenosed assassin bug from South America identified in the area. The Sarasota County Health Department collected specimens in Venice and sent them to the University of Florida for study. A dead specimen is available for public viewing at the Gondolier office 200 E. Miami Ave during business hours.
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South America
Sarasota County
Venice
University of Florida
Miami Ave
County settles paving dispute in Venice Golden Beach project
Sarasota County Commission votes to fund an extra one quarter inch of asphalt on Golden Beach streets redeveloped under city sewer work. The county will cover materials and trucking costs, about eight thousand dollars, while labor and other expenses remain with the city or contractor.
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Venice
Sarasota
Golden Beach
Bob Anderson
Dale Rieth
Ken Anderson
Ed Redington
Wayne Hall
Dick Nelson
Charles Goode
Phil McGuire
Taddie Underground
Rieth
Goode
County Commission
Anderson
Taddie
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Jacksonville
Ray Porter
Barry McCarthy
Fred Farris
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Highland Park
Finch
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Nelson
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Editorial
Fishing Legals
A-1 Carpet Cleaners
ABC Liquor Albertsons Badcocks
Bill Buck
Days Lodge
Dick & Meadows
Golden Corral
Lemon Bay Sportport
Matthews © Currie
Ford
Super X Drug
Sears
Walgreens
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