County weighs 911 system delay over 500000 cost
Sarasota County officials and emergency officials debate delaying the 911 dialing project to save 500000, citing confusion from multiple numbers. GTE officials warn a rate base impact and PSC direction could shift costs, while South County areas push for faster implementation.
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Sarasota
Bob Anderson
GTE
Ed Maroney
Commission
Mabry Carlton
John Saba
Public Service Commission
Saba
PSC
Paul Eskew
Swift
Apexsee plan shapes Venice Avenue development
The county plans a four lane East Venice Avenue and extend Everglades Boulevard to support up to 75 acres of development. Rezoning against semi rural residential may occur if land purchasers petition. Apexsee envisions a village center at the interchange with density and commercial use tapering westward toward Venice city limits. Extensions face homeowner resistance and have been revised multiple times.
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Venice Avenue
Everglades Boulevard
Place
City of
Venice
U.S. 41
East Venice Avenue
Correction on Alzheimer's talk date at St. Mark's
The third part of the Alzheimer's series corrects the schedule. Dr. Saffideen Ali will appear at the Nov 3 meeting at 2 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church to discuss recent research on possible treatments.
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Saffideen Ali
G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital
Ali
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Decidedly Denison Offers Unorthodox Arts and Tricks
The column references Marvin Feinstein the magician and playful alternatives like Magic for Beginners and How to be a Complete Clown. It hints at a local Denison event scene with variety acts and satire about performance arts education.
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Marvin Feinstein
Marvin
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