Legislative heavyweight backs Sarasota MacArthur Tract funding push
Florida House Speaker Ralph Haben endorsed county efforts to secure CARL state funds to buy the 33 000 acre MacArthur Tract. He urged state agencies to review the application, calling approval vital to the area’s prosperity and water supply. The CARL process aims for a June priority list with final action by the governor and cabinet in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur Tract
Florida
Ralph Haben
Sarasota County
Haben
Mabry Carlton
Richard Ludington
Division of State Lands
Conservation and Recreational Lands Committee
CARL
Carl Committee
Carlton
Myakka River
Charlotte Harbor
Myakka River State Park
MacArthur
MacArthur Foundation
Foundation
Jeff Lincer
Myakka State Park
Lincer
Venice weighs dual taxation fate amid county agreements
Venice officials withdrew from the original suit against the county and moved to interlocal deals to resolve dual taxation. The county now runs Venice Beach, the Community Center and Wellfield while ownership remains with the city. Four cities may pursue court action if negotiations fail, with attorney John DeVault retained for court representation. Venice reviews Bay Plaza site plans and RTR District rules at Tuesday meetings, with hearings on the solid waste and animal control ordinances. City sessions start at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Venice Public Beach
Venice Community Center
Venice Wellfield
Jacksonville
John DeVault
Bay Plaza
Bird Bay Village
Landauer Associates, Inc
Lake Venice
RTR
Youth Leagues Burden on County Budget Sparks Talks
County commissioners wrestle with funding for youth league facilities as groups agree to maintain sites but seek county help with utilities. Rothenbach cites no cost breakdowns and says no comparison will be prepared without board direction. Venice appeal prompted Rothenbach appearance but no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothenbach
South County
Venice
Paraphernalia Laws in Venice Face Crackdown
Venice officials enforce paraphernalia bans with local and state charges as shops voluntarily halt sales. Police compared paraphernalia to bullets for guns while some youth doubt effectiveness. The 1978 Supreme Court ruling sided with opposing groups and the head shop trade. Bernie Simanskey notes continued prosecutions under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Supreme Court
American Civil Liberties Union
Bernie
Simanskey
U.S. Supreme Court
Paul Schmidt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Reserve Fund
State Department
Tallahassee
Bob Anderson
Commission
House
Wayne Hall
Ork
Ieaw
Burris Wicker
Stoneville
Singer
Bernhardt
ALL Wood Group
Swivel
Berkline
Wallhuggers
BIG Boy
Great Values
Weah
Seeeneeiaietietaeens
John Bruhmorgen
Sarasota
Bradenton Cortez Ad
U.S. Hwy 41
Cortez Plaza
Port Richey
U. S. Hwy
Bk. E
Main St
ST. Pete
St. N
Miami Burg
Clearwater
Gulf To Bay
Tampa
West
Britton Plaza
Brandon
Lakeland
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!