MacArthur Tract could become regional park and water site
Dr. Jeff Lincer outlines a plan if the November 2 bond package passes to acquire the MacArthur Foundation tract. Environmental studies, water development, and recreation are proposed with wilderness preservation, passive activities, and education as core goals near Myakka River and adjacent state park land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Lincer
Office of Environmental Management
MacArthur Foundation
Lincer
Palmetto
Sarasota County
Myakka State Park
Myakka River
County Parks and Recreation Advisers
Ringling-MacArthur Tract
Myakka
SUN Coast Gondolier
Venice
Florida
Ain
Clichteinery Athena
Local Venice Businesses and Residents Listed in Community Roll
A long list from Baileys to many neighbors names a wide range of local businesses including Bailey Septic Tank Service Englewood Trucking and Florida Horizons along with numerous residents and community figures such as First Baptist Church leaders and local families like the Baxleys and the Lewellyns. The fragment notes broad local participation and names many entities and individuals without further context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty’s
Stottlemyer and Shoemaker
Bailey Septic Tank Service
Englewood Trucking
A&m Electric
Superior Heating
Florida Horizons
Allied Drafting
Boden Masonry
Servi-Soft
Jan's
Southern Insulation
Lynn Bros. Painting
CPC Cement
Precision Fiberglas
Ind
Wamr Radio
Wxlt-Tv
Sun Coast Gondolier
Betty Walkup
David Montgomery
Lou Kelly and Sons
Ken Fisher
Peanut Grant
Buddy Brison
Betty Adams
Gingerich Aluminum
Englewood Bank and Trust
Tom Perry and Sons
0.T. Shock
George Chamberland
Harold Butts
Frank Kelly
L&l Drywall
H.E. Lewellyn, Jr
Jim Votour
Larry Finch
Randy Finch
Don Hendricks
Robert Brown
Denise Sibley
Young’s Nursery
First Baptist Church of Venice
First Baptist Church of
South Venice
Faith Baptist Church
First Church of God of
Chuck Lewellyn
R. Lint
Judy
Russ Tyerman
Also Mentioned on This Page
MacArthur
Baileys
Savings Good Thru
Eveready Batteries
Revlon
Lilly
Myagel
Contac
Alka Seltzer
Punta Gorda
Cross St
Kodacolor
Borden
the Post
USA
P.O
Western Union
Ultimate Waterproofing CO
Tamiami Tr. S. County Plaza
Free
Paul E. Logan
Lanny Tyler
Venice Beauty Salon
Venice Shopping Center
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