Sharks at Nokomis Beach Prompted By Red Tide Visit
Beachgoers at Nokomis Beach watched several schools of sand sharks move near shore on Thursday in calm conditions. Lifeguards warned swimmers to stay out of the water as groups of 30 to 40 sharks swam within five feet of the shore. Concession operator Guido Saeli captured one shark to show tourists its color and size. Mote Marine Laboratory expert Dr. William Taft suggested the sharks followed a large sardine school and noted such nearshore events occur 2-3 times yearly.
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Nokomis Beach
Danny Klee
Guido Sael
Saeli
Jim LoBosco
Venice
LoBosco
Lee Boothroyd
Boothroyd
William Taft
Mote Marine Laboratory
Sarasota
Guido Saeli
Sael
Red tide halts area shellfishing
A red tide bloom shut down all Sarasota area shellfishing as biologists report the outbreak offshore of Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Beverly Roberts of the DNR notes dead fish were observed near the bloom after Coast Guard and Marine Patrol samplings along the coast from Clearwater to Sanibel Island.
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Red Tide
Jim Gouvellis
Sarasota
Beverly Roberts
Department of Natural Resources Dnr
Longboat Key
Florida Marine Patrol
Clearwater
Englewood
U.S. Coast Guard
St. Petersburg Beach
Sanibel Island
Manatee
Roberts
County official pushes MacArthur Tract for water security
Sarasota County Commissioner Bob Anderson argues acquiring the 33 000 acre MacArthur Tract will create a renewable water source to meet rising demand and prevent saltwater intrusion. He cites drought and future growth as rationale, facing opposition from critics.
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MacArthur
Bob Anderson
Commission
Anderson
Sarasota County
Carlton campaign to buy MacArthur Tract via $50 million bond
Sarasota County Commissioner Mabry Carlton leads a push to issue up to 50 million dollars to acquire the 32,608 acre MacArthur Tract along the Myakka River. Mayor Margaret Gentle opposes the plan citing water needs and potential future bond issuances for a water plant.
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Mabry Carlton
Sarasota County
MacArthur
Myakka River
Myakka State Park
Carlton
Margaret Gentle
North Port
Myakka Estates
General Development
Peace River
Florida Power and Light
Palm Beach
John MacArthur
Banker's Life and Casualty of
Palm Beach Gardens
Englewood Considers Incorporation Without New Taxes Plan
A study presented to the Englewood Chamber details a limited services city charter with no police, funded by franchise fees and state funds. Skeptics doubt tax neutrality. A public forum is set for Oct 19 at 7:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church with a straw ballot to follow on Nov 3.
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Englewood Chamber of Commerce
Martin Redovan
Englewood
United Methodist Church
RE. Dearborn St
Englewood Water Board
Elsie Quirk
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Venice Beach
Jim Beans
Anderson Eyes Water Crisis
David Martin
Fred Farris
Wood
Business Church
Legals
Arby's
J Byrons
Green Fountain Garden
Venice Farm
Mkt
Treasury Drug
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