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CONTENTS Vol. 2, No. 44 — July 18, 2014 SIESTA SEEN OPINION ENOUGH'S ENOUGH 42 North Port votes to take full ownership of Warm Mineral Springs after almost two years of contention with the county — Cooper Levey-Baker LITTLE SAY IN THE MATTER 46 County commissioners express disdain for state plans for a 22-foot wall to mitigate noise along part of a planned segment of Interstate 75 — Rachel Brown Hackney A DEAD PETITION DRIVE 52 The group seeking a strong-mayor form of government admits failure — Stan Zimmerman KEEP THE MONEY FLOWING 54 With Tourist Development Tax revenue continuing to rise, the county's tourism office plans on two new locations to entice even more visitors to see the area — Rachel Brown Hackney SIESTA SEEN 59 A trial date is set in the Craig Siegel Code Enforcement officer battery case; county staff is continuing to work with Gulf and Bay management over issues related to the stormwater project; and Siesta Key remains at the top in tourist tax revenue collections — Rachel Brown Hackney NEWS BRIEFS 67 CRIME BLOTTER 78 Click Any Headline To Go Directly To That Article For a complimentary consultation call 941.923.5406 | Christine Koval, D.M.D. | www.askdrkoval.com Tonya Herschberger & Linda Keefe "After a terrible accident I required surgery. Tonya shared with me that Dr. Koval was responsible for her beautiful smile. She gave me hope and direction. I'm so grateful to Dr, Koval. Now I have a smile that I love to share with everyone."