Caspersen claims county erred in beach survey and condemnation
Caspersen family trust contends Sarasota County misdescribed land for a court fight to condemn Caspersen beach, including Venice airport frontage and Red Lake area. He cites misstatements by County Attorney Nelson, a dispute over appraisals, and seeks open meetings. A Feb hearing was postponed.
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Caspersen
Sarasota County
City of
Venice
Venice Airport
Red Lake
Lake Venice
Caspersen Trust
Richard Nelson
Nelson
Tampa
Federal District Court
Ben Krentzman
Caspersen Beach
South Sido
Otter Keys
Sarasota
Manasota Key residents oppose new coastal setback line
Residents led by Bob Wright and Fred Hanson oppose a statewide coastal setback proposal saying it will devalue coastal properties and cost taxpayers. They warn of lawsuits and added government costs if the line is adopted, noting local opposition since a January hearing in Venice.
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Manasota Key
Fred Hanson
Bob Wright
Denison
Wright
Sarasota County
Hanson
Hospital Visitation Limited During Flu Outbreak
Venice Hospital spokesperson Jerry Kinder says visiting hours remain the same but will restrict visits to immediate family only. The measure is temporary to reduce flu exposure, with plans to return to normal once the outbreak subsides.
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Venice Hospital
Jerry Kinder
Kinder
Wheeler halts talk on Storer condo rate hike at council meeting
City Attorney Charles Wheeler advised the council to avoid discussing Storer Cable TV bulk rate increases without a company spokesman present. Donald Smith of the South County Condominium Association criticized a rise from 3.50 to 4.50 monthly, while Wheeler urged waiting for the rate hearing. The council also considered elevating airport status and funding questions with FAA and DOT concerns.
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Charles Wheeler
Storer Cable TV
Donald W. Smith
South County Condominium Association
Storer
Smith
Wheeler
Berrisford Walker
Airport Advisory Board
Walker
Federal Aviation Association
FAA
Florida Department of Transportation
DOT
Venic area Lions eye bank drive promotes donations
Venice Area Hi Noon Lions Club urges eye donation for the eye bank with a program during a glaucoma clinic June events at Bay Indies Parks Indies Building and Venice Isle Park. Phillip Farley notes usable eyes include those with cataracts or retina damage and explains how corneas sclera and other parts aid sight restoration.
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Venice Area
Lions Club
Eye Bank
Phillip Farley
Club
Williamson Eye Foundation, Inc
Bay Indies Park
Indies Building
Country Club Estates
U.S. 41
Venice
Publix
D. Courtney Willis
Gondolier
Florida Lions Eye Bank
Philip Farley
Farley
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Sarasota Bayfront
Arvida Corporation
Finn W. Caspersen
Venice City Hall
Robert Johnson
Beaches and Shores
Eugene
Dorothy Lippstretter
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