Fate of Oaks rests with voters Tuesday
Sarasota County voters head to the polls on Tuesday to decide if up to 30 million dollars in bonds should fund the acquisition of the Oaks tract in Osprey two miles south of Sarasota Square Mall. The measure seeks to preserve the environmental and historical land amid development pressure.
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Sarasota County
Ray Porter
Osprey
Sarasota Square Mall
U.S. 41
League of Women Voters
Ed Harris
Sarasota
Harris
Kiwanis Club of the Oaks
Kiwanis Club
Drought Eases as Heaviest Floridian Rainfall Arrives
Venice Florida sees rainfall breaking drought pressure with 2.29 inches in a day after weeks of restrictions. City officials stress the watering ban remains in force pending SWIFTMUD guidance and sustained rainfall.
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U.S. Weather Service
City Utilities
John Lane
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Swiftmud
Lane
Palm Beach Surpasses Sarasota as Florida's Richest County
1979 figures show Palm Beach County leading Florida in per capita income at 10 520 dollars, while Sarasota posts 10 425. Sarasota had led in 1978 with 9 320 vs Palm Beach 9 307. Total county income lists Dade at 14 249 billion. Sarasota ranks 10th.
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Palm Beach County
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U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Dade County
Venice police bust nine pint sized bike theft ring
Police report a juvenile gang aged 13 to 15 stole dozens of bicycles, stripping them for parts and trading within the group. Five charged with grand theft, others awaiting counts. Owners urged to use stout locks as 100 residents lost 4530 dollars in five months. few bikes recovered.
Venice and Englewood gain prominence on county road plan
Sarasota County ranks Venice Everglades Road widening Venice Avenue to Center Road and Englewood Pine Street extension among its top four road projects. Proctor Road in Sarasota is top priority with Reneva Road third. Contract for Proctor Road to be let in 30 days. Total project list totals about 5 million dollars with funding uncertain. Legislative plan could enable county sales tax boost. Local support unclear.
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Sarasota County
Charlie Goode
Saraston
Everglades Road
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Venice Gardens
Pine Street
Dearborn Street
Charlotte County
Goode
Florida
Bob Graham
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