Carlton says South County needs MacArthur tract
County Commissioner Mabry Carlton urges South County support for a MacArthur tract water distribution project. Venice and Englewood face spring time cost estimates for participation. He notes a pressing need of about 6 million gallons daily and that engineers expect low-cost high quality water, possibly reducing local production.
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Carlton
South County
MacArthur
Mabry Carlton
Venice
Englewood
MacArthur tract stories edge county water issue
Local notices discuss water needs with opinions divided. Officials differ on whether the MacArthur tract project is essential, while residents express concerns about costs and environmental impact in county deliberations.
Balloonists at Odds Over Cattle Ranching Clash
County commissioners wrestled with a dispute between cattlemen and balloon pilots after reports of cattle damage and balloon fabric being chewed. Balloonists recalled cows spooked by balloons and pilots recounted near misses with trees houses and vehicles.
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South County
Commission
Beverly Steckler
Myakka State Park
Venice Council Signals Hesitation on County Water Purchase
Venice plans to draft a letter to Sarasota County stating it is not yet ready to commit to buying water from the MacArthur Tract project. Council cites legal risks, past county cooperation issues, and the need to protect future regional water needs while keeping sewer plans separate.
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Venice
Frank Proctor
Beverly Stackler
Ed Taylor
Proctor
Taylor
Dale Rieth
Wayne Hall
Bill Gibson
Rieth
Lucie Grey
MacArthur
Mrs. Grey
Eugene Atz
Gibson
Florida
School board delays millage rollback on tense vote
The board postponed a decision on rolling back the 1.25 capital outlay millage, aiming for a Monday meeting at Alta Vista school. Olson and Doudna push rollback to cap at about 10 million, while McAdoo and Glasser oppose, citing extra revenue from higher assessments.
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Dick Doudna
Mary McAdoo
Kay Glasser
Tom McElheny
Olson
Doudna
John Mikes
Richard
Cooney
McElheny
Alta Vista
Fox
Tax reduction for Venice property owners
The 1981-82 tentative budget for the City of Venice was approved on first reading after a public hearing. The plan shows expenditures of 8.9 million dollars and projected revenue of 8.2 million, passing 5-2 with few citizens speaking.
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