Venice man in serious condition after heart attack crash
An 80 year old Venice man, Eugene Rex of 611 Delphinium, was listed in serious condition at Venice Hospital ER after an apparent heart attack while driving north on the Venice Bypass. Rex lost control, drove down an embankment, and struck a parked motorcycle in front of Sonny's Barbecue.
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Eugene Rex
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Weingarten Pushes Laurel Area Water Project
Weingarten proposes a well field and treatment plant near Laurel to boost South County water supply. The plan aims to reduce costs for county commissioners by sourcing more water locally and extending distribution to the region.
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Laurel
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Venice Council Keeps Appeals Role In Zoning Variances
After months of debate the Venice City Council rejected a plan to remove itself from the appeals process for zoning variances. Mayor Proctor urged stepping back from appeals saying issues belong in the judicial track, but in July the council voted to continue hearing appeals to the Board of Zoning Appeals decisions.
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Weingarten Bids for MacArthur-Ringling Tract Buy
Weingarten advocates purchasing the MacArthur-Ringling Tract for environmental value and cites his long environmental work with the Oaks. He is a Save Our Bays and STOP member, critiques growth control by current commissioners, and notes a 278000 net worth with 13000 annual retirement income.
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City panel mulls names for new schools in North Port
Mrs Gentle proposes a naming committee after Fox word is given. City has already named senior citizens and civic centers, renamed McCarthy Boulevard to Price Boulevard in honor of a North Port sponsor. School board may follow policy and decide building colors.
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Gentle
McCarthy Boulevard
Price Boulevard
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Tom McElheny
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County charter details and review board changes
The text outlines the county administrator duties, appointment of a county attorney, and a review board with flexible meeting times. It notes charter amendments may be considered in special elections and supports a county merit based personnel system with promotion guidelines. Six review board seats are up for election.
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Review Board
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