Dual taxation debate shaped by Venice and Deland firms reports
Two major examinations of Sarasota County dual taxation dispute outline conflicting methods used to calculate road and bridge rebates. Kelton & Associates and Peacock and Swearingen challenge county figures, with Swearingen calling for practical, equitable interpretations and a shift away from countywide revenues to end dual taxation.
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Venice
Deland Firms
Kelton & Associates
Deland, Fla
Peacock and Swearingen
Kelton
Sarasota
North Port
Swearingen
Florida
Wally Swearingen
Scam thief eludes detectives in split deposit scheme
A Gatlinburg woman using bogus checks has cashed over 700 dollars at a local bank in a split deposit scam. Detectives suspect a North Carolina man, with the pair passing as many as three bad checks in two days at Bird Bay Plaza. The fraud used stolen IDs and a false resume, with a car and bank alert systems activated.
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Gatlinburg
North Carolina
Bird Bay Plaza
North Caroline
Cable Showcase
Venice Hospital
Venice Area
Venice Pier faces half million restoration after storm damage
FEMA contractor Cyril Galvin has until Sept 27 to prepare a report on storm damage to the Venice Fishing Pier. Estimated repair cost rises from 137000 to 500000 with plans to remove 320 feet and add wooden decking. Federal grants are possible, with state aid if federal funds are approved.
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Rieth
Cyril Galvin
Springfield
FEMA
Venice
Galvin
Post, Buckley, Schuh
Jernigan
Bob Wilkerson
State Bureau of Disaster Preparedness
Wilkerson
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