Suspect arson in local fires in Venice area
A string of 26 brush fires since April 4 in the Golf Drive and Guild Drive area near Venice prompts Chief Don Jackson to suspect arson. Fires have burned acres and moved close to Wolfer Motors, spurring resident patrols and a petition for more police protection. The blazes mix city and county jurisdictions, delaying unified response. A witness reported a boy on a bicycle seen near the brush before a fire started.
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Venice
South Venice Area
Jackson
Larry Rhodes
Jim Hardcastle
City of
Golf Drive
Guild Drive
Day in Tallahassee Trip Planned by Chamber
The Venice Area Chamber plans a one day Tallahassee visit to meet legislators and officials, a yearly event coordinated with the Charlotte Chamber. If 30 members sign up, a chartered plane will depart Sarasota airport and return by nightfall, costing 75 to 100 dollars per person. Reservations to Dennis Frushone at 488-2236. If under 80 members enroll, non members may join on a first come basis before May 15 or the legislature adjourns early.
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Venice
Chamber Government Council
Ffi
Chamber
Youth charged after attempted murder of Englewood woman
A 15-year-old North Port youth was arrested by Charlotte County deputies for breaking into 86 year old Mercedes Flock’s Englewood home for a third time and attempting to murder her. Flook remained in Venice Hospital in fair condition with a fractured skull and other injuries. The incident occurred between 6 30 p m and 8 p m as neighbor checks found Flook incapacitated. Authorities did not release the suspect’s name. the accused youth traveled on foot and was arrested near Tom Adams Bridge on Beach Road.
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North Port
Charlotte County
Sheriff's Deputies
Englewood
Mercedes Flock
Venice Hospital
Paul Head
Anthony Head
Sheriff Department
Residents travel long to find postponed Sarasota County vote
Area residents spent 20 miles or more to attend Tuesday's Sarasota County Commission meeting only to learn about an hour in that the issues they sought to discuss had been postponed. Dale Morrison sought renewal of a permit or license, and media had indicated a decision would be discussed.
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Sarasota County
Dale Morrison
Manasota Beach Road
Morrison
Commission
Andrew Sandegren
Ed Maroney
Price Waterhouse
Richard Nelson
Maroney
Homebound teacher aids 15 year old Don Montes
A Sarasota County student, 15 year old Don Montes, recovered after 90 minutes of rescue following a crash. He will miss school until September but keeps up with classes through twice weekly home tutoring by Patricia McKinnon. The Homebound program serves about 80 students with full‑time teachers. Don tests at the same pace as peers.
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Don Montes
Don
Venice
James W. Moates
Sarasota County
Patricia McKinnon
Florence Foss
Helene Tatum
Lee Coose
Don Moates
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