Mote Marine expert debunks common shark myths
Pat Bird at Mote Marine Laboratory explains shark facts and myths. She notes sharks are unpredictable and that blood attracts them while dolphins and sea conditions influence encounters. The tour covers five research phases and past shark encounters in the Gulf of Mexico.
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National Cancer Institute
National Heart and Lung Institute
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Sarasota
Venice
Mote Lab
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New charter board member opposes sheriff appointment
Sam H. Herron Jr. named to the County Charter Review Board says he is not in favor of appointing an sheriff. He has filed papers and awaits his commission. Herron is a Venice real estate broker and a candidate for the Precinct 21 Democrat Executive Committee in tomorrow's primary. He opposes Charter Amendments 2 3 4 but supports Amendment 5 home rule for municipalities and declines comment on a water management tax amendment.
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County Charter Review Board
Reubin Askew
Secretary of State
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Venice
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County Commission
Circuit Court
Voters Directed to Alternate Parking in Precinct 21
Precinct 21 voters and election workers are barred from using the Venice Nokomis Presbyterian Church lot tomorrow. Deputy Willmott says use the Rialto entrance, midway between the shopping center and Firenze Avenue, marked with flags. Church business only at the former lot.
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Leslie Willmott
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Venice resident hails Ford in defense of president against Reagan
Tom Walsh of Venice, Michigan, a long-time admirer of Gerald Ford, praises Ford and attacks Ronald Reagan. He recounts Ford’s early life, Michigan athletics, World War II service aboard an aircraft carrier, and his defense stance, while criticizing Reagan as a non veteran and inaccurate in his critique.
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Reagan draws thousands in Florida campaign swing
Ronald Reagan spoke at Bay Indies and Venice Isle mobile home parks after an early rally at DeSoto Square Mall in Bradenton. He then addressed crowds at Gulf Gate Mall in Sarasota and spoke at the Charlotte County Municipal Auditorium in Punta Gorda ahead of tomorrow's Florida primary.
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DeSoto Square
Bradenton
Reagan
Sarasota
Gulf Gate Mall
Venice
Punta Gorda
Charlotte County Municipal Auditorium
Venice Water Board Considers Dissolution Request
Venice Waterworks Board debates asking Venice City Council to dissolve the board after more than 30 years of operation. Chairman Eugene Caffrey cites lack of authority and fear of lawsuits while others say city professionals could run the utility.
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Eugene Caffrey
Waterworks Board
Caffrey
Charles Wheeler
Questioning Lemon Bay Hospital Contract Validity
SW Florida Comprehensive Planning Council questions the Lemon Bay Hospital construction contract in Englewood. Julian Hudson and Harry Hodges raise concerns over lack of financial backing and possible bypass of state certificate of need laws. Jerome Chambers notes legal opinions influenced the decision.
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