Capri Isles dispute over sewer hookup charges continues
Protests fail to halt increases as city officials warn of taxpayer liability for legal fees and unmet funds to build new sewer services. City Attorney Wayne Hall cites Florida statute forbidding cheaper future service, while Capri Isles developers Belfiore and Marquette press concerns about contracts and a 1979 annexation agreement fixing hookup charges at 450 for Capri Isles.
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Proctor
Wayne Hall
Florida
Hall
Joseph Belfiore
Gayle Marquette
Capri Isles
Marquette
Council
Anderson seeks county post amid growth clash and ecology fears
Sarasota County candidate Anderson campaigns on drug and alcohol prevention, insists on funding roads, opposes regional sewer plan seen as sham by Rhodes. He warns locals and developers threaten bays and streams, pledges growth controls and resigns from Venice City Council to pursue District 5 commissioner seat.
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Anderson
Rhodes
Sarasota County
Venice
Lions propose bench advertising program in city rights of way
Lions club backs benches placed on public property with advertising. City officials note a sign definition dispute with Florida law and warn benches could trigger changes to the sign ordinance. Ward cites long running bench programs elsewhere. Rieth cites vandalism and cost considerations.
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Becker
State of Florida
Ward
Bradenton
Naples
Tarpon Springs
Dale Rieth
Rieth
Grey
Council
Forecasting Growth and Investment for Florida Phone Service
Bob Durden of General Telephone of Florida explains to readers how rapid growth in 1980 requires planning for 57 000 new customers yearly. The company must invest over 2 400 dollars per new line, build central office capacity, and handle billing and directory tasks before install.
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Bob Durden
General Telephone of
Florida
Miller campaigns for sheriff with crime prevention and county cooperation
The candidate advocates compulsory deputy training and salaries from existing funds to boost crime prevention. He proposes expanding auxiliary units, closer Venice Police collaboration, and shared office space to strengthen sheriff and police operations. He also calls for a larger investigative force and criticizes current budget management and expenditures.
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Miller
South County
Venice
Sheriffs Department
Lee County
Fort Myers
Sarasota County
Sheriff's Department
Hardcastle
Miss Shrine Pageant seeks contestants for Charlotte County event
The Miss Charlotte County Shrine Pageant, sponsored by the Charlotte County Shrine Club, seeks contestants for the October 17 event at the Civic Center. Open to single women aged 17 to 24. For details contact Dick Perl at 639-2381.
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Charlotte County
Charlotte County Civic Center
Charlotte County Shrine Club
Dick Perl
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Harry Case
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Dick Rich
Rich
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John Kalajian
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Englewood
Osprey
Boston
Sarasota
Miller Glass Company
HF Plumbing
Tampa
Sheriff's Posse
St. Wilfred’s Episcopal Church
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