Grass roots revolt forces bigger Venice phone book
The Gondolier launched a coupon drive last summer asking readers for views on General Telephone’s smaller phone directories. About 1,029 coupons arrived in a week or two, 1,028 opposing the change. The Florida Public Service Commission ruled that GenTel must revise to include all Venice area non long distance numbers in one book next year, delaying the smaller format. The move could set a precedent for other phone companies.
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Gondolier
General Telephone
Don Moors
General Telephone Co
Florida Public Service Commission
Tallahassee
Venice
GenTel
Englewood
North Port
Sarasota
PSC
Nanette Fisher
Cresse
Interval ownership sparks feud at Venice planning hearing
Developers of the Sandbar Beach Resort Motel argue plans for interval ownership were approved by default after 45 days. City officials dispute the interpretation, stating no automatic approval exists and that consideration must occur within the 45 day window.
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Sandbark Beach
Venice Planning Commission
Jud Bodecker
Bodecker
Planning Commission
Chuck Place
Commission
Wayne Hall
Hall
Connolly
Place
North Port Eyes New Elementary School Amid Middle School Debate
North Port district planners plan a new elementary site in South County regardless of middle school layout. Bernie Cox says an elementary site is the district's urgent need, with two General Development parcels in North Port under consideration though not final.
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South County
North Port
Bernie Cox
Cox
General Development Company
North Port City Limits
Venice land rules questioned by builders over paved road requirement
County land development regulations may force paved access for all building lots and require adequate drainage before permits. Assistant County Attorney Richard Smith suggested amending the ordinance to align with the board’s original intent and avoid halting South Venice construction.
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Venice
Smith
Bob Anderson
South
Florida phosphate and world trade a strategic link
Florida supplies about eighty percent of U.S. phosphate crucial for agriculture and industry. Morocco’s rise shifts global supply, while Tunisia fades. Phosphate is finite and unrecyclable, with a potential two centuries of reserve if new low grade ore can be mined. The piece notes stockpiles of several strategic metals in the U.S. and the risk of imports.
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United
Florida
Tunisia
Morocco
United States
Russia
Peninsular
Peninsula
Bone Valley
Polk County
Manatee
Sarasota
Hardee
DeSoto
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Denise Currell
Don Moore
David Martin
Fred Farris
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Brown Clinic
Deakes Health Seekers
Beally: Eckerds
Dick & Meadows
Foremost Liquor
Mr. Transmission
Grand Union Scotty's
Hearing Aid Cente
Pears Woolcc
Walgreens
Weil
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