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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1977
Page
9
Florida’s July 1 1976 population estimate stands at 8 551 814 up 1 3 percent from 1975 76. The Florida Chamber of Commerce notes slower growth than the early 1970s but predicts continued gains through the decade as Census Bureau data still ranks Florida as the nation’s fourth fastest growing state.
Florida filed 29 094 new business charters in 1976 ranking third behind California and New York and ahead of Texas. Business failures fell 7.1 percent to 260, but total dollar liabilities nearly doubled to 252 668 000. Population growth slowed with a 24 percent rise since 1970 and natural increase turning negative soon, while net migration of retirees is expected to rise as the economy improves.
Florida vegetable farmers earned a record 524.4 million, led by tomatoes at 163 million and potatoes up 17.1 million to 41.9 million. Watermelon value reached 25.8 million from 65,000 acres, while strawberries brought 8.9 million on 1,400 acres.
George Firestone, a Democratic Senator from Miami, announced his bid for Secretary of State. He cites the Governor's race as motivation and emphasizes his statewide legislative record in commerce economics agriculture law enforcement and education. He will campaign full time while serving in the Senate.
The Englewood Volunteer Fire Department fought two brush fires over the weekend. A 50 acre blaze Friday on Highway 777 north of WENG involved Alex Fulford property and a downed power line. Saturday a possible arson case on East Key Way near S.R. 775 prompted an investigation.
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