Sarasota County approves strict rules for beaches and parks
The Sarasota County Commission unanimously adopts a comprehensive ordinance governing county owned recreational facilities. Prohibits driving on beaches except in designated zones and bans overnight camping, glass containers, pets outside designated areas, and Frisbee or catch outside approved zones. Park rangers will enforce the rules.
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Sarasota County
Walter Rothenbach
Parks and Recreation Department
Bird Bay Village
West Coast
Florida
Swiftmud backs interconnection to ease county water woes
Swiftmud urged Sarasota County Commission to interconnect county and city water systems to boost safety and reliability and lower costs. McAteer said the plan could supply 2.5 to 4 million gallons daily, not the 5 million sought, with long term options limited to Tatum Sawgrass and Long and Ogleby Creeks in the Upper Myakka Basin. Findings are preliminary, with further study planned within 90 days.
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Swiftmud
Sarasota
McAteer
Commission
Tatum Sawgrass
Long and Ogleby Creeks
Myakka Basin
County Commission
Andrew Sandegren
St Patrick's Day Parade Thrills Venice With Colorful Float and Civic Presence
Venice mayor Harry Case led a festive procession as marching units, fire engines, candy throwing bands, and a green leprechaun float rolled by. Secretary of State Bruce Smathers, a gubernatorial candidate, appeared with city and state officials amid sunny but chilly weather.
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Venice
Harry Case
Secretary of
Bruce Smathers
Family ties reveal Tyrone Power and artistic kin
Ann Power Hardenbergh, sister to Tyrone Power, recalls growing up in Marblehead and along the New England coast. She describes their Shakespearean actor father, their actress mother, Tyrone’s rise after Hollywood film roles, and her own shift from acting to painting while sharing memories of Romina Power and Taryn Power.
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Marblehead
Mass
New England
Atlanta
Ann
Tyrone
Hollywood
Lloyds of London
Mrs. Hardenbergh
Chicago
Venice Little Theatre
Romina Power
al Bano
Albano Carrisi
Romina
Italy
Ann Power Hardenbergh
Collectibles
Venice Centre Mall
West
Tampa Avenue
Plan envisioned for downtown Martin mall renovation
Mrs. Martin outlines a three level tree-top mall with a solar dome on city property. Shops would occupy the second floor inside a cooled enclosure. Parking concerns shown by downtown business people, especially for elderly handicapped shoppers. Plans on display two weeks at the Venice Nokomis Bank for public viewing.
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Martin
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Tampa
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