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"Stop kicking the can."

- Frankie Abbruzzino, Venice mayoral candidate
 

[Politics]  Holic Faces Abburuzzino in Venice Mayoral Race
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Spending at City Hall has cast the mayoral contest this year in fiscal terms. Mayor John Holic faces a challenge from media activist Frankie Abbruzzino, who promises greater fiscal restraint and government responsiveness.

Abbruzzino says city officials, including Holic, haven’t interacted enough with the people, and if nothing else, challenging the incumbent boosts that dialogue, which is part of why he went for this seat rather that going for a less competitive City Council seat. Beyond that, he wants the city to pursue controllable and sustainable growth policies and abandon the current “aggressive” stance on development. “I am tired of the council allowing developers to buy property under x zoning, knowing that they are going to lobby the council to change the zoning for their condo project in a residential area,” he says. But he has also been irritated by fiscal policies, like repairing a parking are near Sharkey’s or putting $3 million into repairing trolley systems while police and fire buildings remain in disrepair. “Stop kicking the can,” he says, promising voters prompt action on pressing issues while guarding the city’s tax dollars. Abbruzzino runs the local watchdog website The Venice Scoop, as well as the nationally focused The Uncensored Report.

Holic is running for a third term as mayor; he defeated incumbent Ed Martin six years ago and won re-election unopposed three years ago. He notes that while there has been consternation about growth around Venice, much of it occurred outside city limits. He notes that the City Council recently approved a planned development unit, but on land already zoned for development and at a lower housing density than had previously been approved. He has also pushed for a change in how Venice citizens are taxed, hoping a municipal special taxing district could be set up so Venice residents to pay for Sheriff’s services in addition to supporting the city police department. “It’s to try and make the taxation more fair,” he says, noting similar tactics have been used successfully in Charlotte and Pinellas counties. He hopes having new voices at the county commission, where two existing members are term-limited this year, will help spur that conversation anew.

The Venice mayoral election is scheduled for November 8. 

Pictured: John Holic, Frankie Abbruzzino

[Daily Shop]  Acrylic Glamour
Taylor Young

Black, gold and silver glittering acrylics get poured by hand into distinctive patterns to make these eye-catching clutches by Edie Parker. Stop by Rue Boutique's new Main Street location to find tons of the coveted clutches in all sorts of colors and patterns, from swaying octopi to bags emblazoned with Sarasota pride. Both trendy and functional, the bags include the ingenious combination of a handy interior mirror and clasp closure, making them ideal for those last minute touch-ups. Customize your own or purchase one of the striking styles offered—no matter which you decide on, each clutch will shimmer and radiate as you walk down the busy streets of Sarasota. 

Rue Boutique, 1439 Main St., Sarasota, 941-373-6333.

[Contribution]  Realtor Association Supports Forward Manatee

The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) presented a $10,000 contribution to Forward Manatee. This contribution will assist in the passage of Manatee County ballot items to improve local schools and capital projects for Manatee County. Forward Manatee is a political action committee formed to promote two half-cent sales taxes in Manatee County. 

Forward Manatee

[Correction]  Self Elected to Sertomas National Board of Directors

Tim Self has been elected as a director at large for Sertoma Inc.’s national board of directors. Tim is a past president of the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota and is senior vice president for investments with Insignia Investment Services. He is also a board member for Sertoma Kids, the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota’s clinic for children with speech and language needs. 

Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota

[Recognition]  Miromar Lakes Named Community of the Year

Miromar Lakes was selected for the top honor of Community of the Year at the Collier Building Industry Association’s (CBIA) 2016 Sand Dollar Awards. Recognition has been awarded to Miromar based on the quality of design for the overall amenities such as the clubhouse and pool facilities, to the 700-acre freshwater lake for boating and fishing. 

Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club

[Recognition]  Main Recognized as Champion of Change

The White House has recognized 12 people from across the country as White House Champions of Change for Sustainable Seafood. One of those champions is Dr. Kevan Main, senior scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, where she serves as Director of the 200-acre Mote Aquaculture Research Park. Main is past president and a current member of the World Aquaculture Society, and she has led Mote’s aquaculture research efforts since 2001, guiding the development of Mote’s inland, re-circulating aquaculture systems that raise marine fish while recycling 100 percent of the salt water and using fish wastes to fertilize salt-loving plants. 

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

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