County committee blasts delays in reviewing developer fees
Sarasota based Construction Industry Citizens Advisory Committee says 20 months of delays and poor information from county departments hinder proper analysis of the fee structure. Members warn they may disband if cooperation does not improve and note proposed fee changes include small increases and a large project cap.
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Bennett
Sarasota
County Commission
Wendel Kent
Allan Berberio
W. Dewey Kennell
Billy Springer
Thomas Walter
Kent
Jerry Grey
Justice Builders
Township 88 Club
Grey
Justice
Health Dept
City Budget Sees Fire and Police Drive Major Share
The budget notes Fire and Police departments dominate spending, with general fund expenditures rising to 5.16 million from 4.6 million and total budget at 10.3 million from 8.89 million. Police and Fire account for about 43 percent of the general fund and 21 to 22 percent of total expenditures. Debates surround a council raise for current board members opposed by former member George Wayne and plans to renovate the original fire truck known as Old Betsy.
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Afscme
Fraternal
Order of Police
Tallahassee
Council
George Wayne
Betsy
John Fields
Englewood Area
North Port rejects Highland Ridge Park plan
North Port commissioners reject the Highland Ridge Park concept from General Development Corporation after deeming amenities insufficient. The plan tied to a court order required $210,000 spending in recreation across developments, and Mayor Gentle dissented, commenting that a large sum had been wasted.
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North Port
Highland Ridge Park
General Development Corporation
Gentle
GDC
Ambulance Service Registration Opens in North Port
North Port starts ambulance registration with an annual fee of 20 dollars. Residents may enroll to access EMS services.
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North Port
Alligator Attacks Golfer Near North Port Country Club
A 9 1/2 foot alligator grabbed Port Charlotte resident Joe Laritz as he hunted for a ball near a marsh by the North Port Country Club. Laritz sustained leg and hand injuries and was treated at Fawcett Hospital before being released. The alligator was removed from the lake by Fish and Game officials.
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Port Charlotte
North Port Country Club
Joe Laritz
Laritz
Fawcett Hospital
Bob Shafer
Duncan Clark
Florida Fresh Water Fish and Game Commission
County Club Lake
Otis Wragg
General Development Corporation
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