Missing School Equipment Written Off
Community notes report missing or stolen school equipment written off with brief reference to page 11. A separate item notes an animal control find of a raccoon. Features mention IDEAL SCHOOL alternate route to diploma with page 13 reference. Entertainment coverage previews BELLS ARE RINGING at Players, reviewed on page 20.
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Ideal School
Rollover Rules Considered by Mor tgate Lenders
Business brief notes Mor tgate lenders mull rollover rules. The item outlines potential changes affecting lending terms and risk management. Further details appear on page 8 of the edition.
Inside Today Temperatures and Rainfall Data
Daily climate notes show 8 a.m. readings for the preceding 24 hours. The entry records temperatures and rainfall quantities for specified dates. Local weather data is likely compiled from station reports and may include nearby stations for comparison.
City Manager to hire airport assistant
After hours of discussion the City Council approved a 5-2 vote to let City Manager Dale Rieth hire an assistant mainly handling airport operations. Rieth cited resignations on the Airport Advisory Board and said a day-to-day supervisor is needed to keep the airport running.
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Dale Rieth
Rieth
Council
Venice
R. L
Bob) Anderson
Bill Gibson
Anderson
Dale Reith
County defers GTE ordinance on county franchise
Sarasota County commissioners postponed a proposal to grant GTE a 30 year county franchise and a one percent local revenue share. A public hearing resumes May 6 after GTE may pursue voluntary franchise terms and the fee plan is reviewed by GTE's board on April 24.
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Board of County Commissioners
Telephone Company
Sarasota County
GTE
Jim Neville
Lorin Albeck
Albeck
Neville
John Saba
Sarasota
Venice council blocks beach sailboat rental proposals
Two Venice residents sought city beachfront use for boat rentals including hobie cats and bicycles. After discussion, City Council rejected both bids in a 5-2 vote, with Anderson and Grey supporting rentals while others voiced concerns about facilities for youths and city priorities.
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Venice
Larry Edwards
Alice Petrat
Edwards
Anderson
Venice council blasts state attorney over Harbor Lights issue
City leaders criticized State Attorney James Gardner for inaction on Harbor Lights Mobilities travel trailers. Councilman Kalajian said Gardner has done nothing for the city in two and a half years, while Anderson urged posting a sign to enforce the zoning violation. City Manager Rieth suggested immediate park arrests if prosecution fails.
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James Gardner
John Kalajian
Gardner
Kalajian
R. L
Bob) Anderson
Harbor Lights
Anderson
Lucie Grey
Dale Rieth
Rieth
Wayne Hall
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