County takes over at Venice Beach in Sarasota plans
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Department now operates and maintains Venice Municipal Beach since Oct 1. City Manager Dale Rieth reports improvements at the site while noting road repair delays in Pinebrook South and a SWFWMD water use objection against Capri Isles Golf Course. Rieth urges activating the Airport Advisory Board. two base operator members appointed.
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Dale Rieth
Rieth
Pinebrook South
R.L
Bob) Anderson
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Swiftmud
Capri Isles Golf Course
Capri Isles Golf, Inc
Council
Finance Department
Harry Case
Sheila Hagan
John Ingram
Anderson
Area home sales brace for impact from prime rate hike
Real estate agents report higher borrowing costs may slow sales as banks retain funds. Some buyers pay cash limiting mortgage worries, but higher rates likely curb walk in trade and delay southern shifts for northern sellers. Agents note seniors with cash may still buy while young buyers suffer. The cycle mirrors stock market confidence.
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Moore
Gas station owners react to panic buying and allocations
Rollie's Chevron owner Roland Serrell says supply is steady, vents frustration over a Venice convenience store getting a large gasoline allocation. He notes margins have shrunk since the 1970s, with profits below 15 percent, while others report mixed price moves and one shop cutting prices. Attendants urge calm and to avoid hoarding.
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Roland Serrell
Rollie’s Cheveron
Venice
Mary
U.S. 41
Buccaneer Star Punter to Kick Off United Way Drive
Dave Green, all star punter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will speak at the United Way of South Sarasota County luncheon at Venice Community Center at noon Wednesday Oct 17. Kiwanis Club of Venice sponsors. Campaign aims for $90,000 with strong turnout expected.
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Dave Green
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
United Way of
South Sarasota County
Venice Community Center
Kiwanis Club of
Venice
Dave
Walter P. Jennings
First National Bank of Venice
Parenting course at VJH begins Thursday
The Venice Junior High School community sponsors a seven week course titled Parenting starting Thursday Oct 18 at 7 pm in the Venice Jr High Library. Beth Dickrell leads sessions covering communication, discipline, adolescence goals, and personality development with a textbook Children The Challenge by Rudolf Dreikurs. Enrollment is limited with a $4 registration and $1.50 lab fee plus the $4.95 textbook. Call 488-8082 or 485-3924 for details.
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Sarasota Vocational Education Department of Home Economics
Beth Dickrell
Venice-Nokomis United
Gayle Warren
Mortgage rates rise to record highs impact on Florida housing
Local officials assess that mortgage money remains available in Florida despite soaring rates. Experts anticipate rates could linger high even if lending restrictions ease, with supply and demand driving costs. They warn fixed incomes and first time buyers face tougher access while some regions may see tighter credit.
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Florida
Graser
Federal Reserve
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