Wrinkly Shar-Pei Pups Born in Venice Sparks Breed Interest
A litter of six Shar-Pei puppies born in Venice draws attention as the rare breed regains popularity in the United States. Michelle and Ron Arsenault nurture the pups while highlighting breed traits such as wrinkled skin, eye structure, and tongue color. Breeding aims to preserve quality, with prices ranging from 500 to 2000 dollars.
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China
United States
Venice
Goblin
Tai Seng
Albright
Ming
Michelle
Ron Arsenault
Nokomis
Zoe
Bear
Rosita
Moore Animal Clinic
Sarasota
Betsy Davison
Michelle Arsenault
Moe
Explosion Damages Englewood Ambulance Office
An Englewood Ambulance Department office was ripped by explosions and destroyed by fire on Friday afternoon injuring one worker, Paul Weinrich, who received treatment for lacerations and was in stable condition. Fire chief Dave White said oxygen tanks stored in the dispatch area likely caused the blasts as crews worked to determine stationing plans during recovery.
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Tom Denham
Englewood
Paul Weinrich
Dave White
White
Ron, Dudley
Fire Department
Naming new North Port and South County middle schools
The school board weighs naming options for two new middle schools amid policy limits. Some favor honoring local volunteers, others prefer traditional place names to avoid conflicts. Venice Middle School identity and out of town attendance add to the debate.
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North Port
South County
James Fox
Addison Gilbert
Sarasota County
Fox
Venice Junior High
Venice Middle School
Guy Bennet
FDR North Port
Margaret Gentle
General Development Corporation
Federal aid for storm damage up in air across Casey Key
County faces federal scrutiny over repairs to North Casey Key Road and Manasota Key Road after the June 18 storm. Federal survey figures limit reimbursements and question restoring private roads. Venice seeks about 675000 in grants for pier, beach revetment, and Esplanade damage with state and city shares outlined.
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Barrier Island
Casey Key
Manasota Key
North Casey Key Road
Feds
Manasota Key Road
Manasota, Casey and
Siesta Keys
Gene Stokes
County Transportation Department
Stokes
Blackburn Point
Casey Key Road
Blackburn Point Road
Venice City
Venice
Venice Public Beach
Esplanade
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Florida Highway Department
Reagan
Desoto
Manatee
Sarasota
Hardee
Florida Department of Natural Resources
Casey Key Water Association
Arcadia
Holmes Beach
Anna Maria
Longboat Key
Bradenton Beach
Dale Rieth
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White Fang
Barry McCarthy
Ray Porter Stauff
Frank Kimball
Dave Martin
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