Small Talk in the Sun Belt Reflections from a Sarasota columnist
The author writes from Sarasota County about leaving a past idyll for present realities. He questions vacation mindsets in the Sun Belt, notes local issues like alcoholism statistics, and invites readers to share candid responses in his new column while staying engaged with the community.
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Charlotte schools move sixth grade to junior high plan
Charlotte County School Board approved moving sixth graders to junior high and ninth graders to a high school complex for the 1980 1981 school year. Assistant superintendent Richard Wells says a new high school may be needed, while board chair Larry Scoggins opposed the change citing maturity gaps. A state survey team will assess population, enrollment, and facilities before any construction decision.
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Ned Burke
Lemon Bay High School
John Weigman
Charlotte County
Weigman
Ft. Lauderdale
Charlotte County School Board
Richard Wells
Charlotte County Schools
Sarasota County Tax Collector Emphasizes Compassion in Tax Deed Notices
Sarasota County tax collector Rebecca Eger defends efforts to protect property owners facing tax deed sales. She notes serving beyond legal requirements with additional notices and outreach, citing cases where extended measures averted losses and aided needy residents while stressing adherence to law.
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Hattie Mae
Fedo Kenon
Sarasota County
Rebecca Eger
Quincy
Eger
Sarasota
Mary Emma Jones
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