Venice’s first woman garbage collector breaks ground
Lilli McCauley, 35, becomes Venice Solid Waste Division’s first female collector. She started July 25, lifts 127 pounds daily, faces on the job risks, and notes future cuts with new side-loading trucks. Her supervisor calls her performance superb. She aims for equality and meaningful work.
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Venice
Lilli McCauley
Jack Hood
Solid Waste Division
McCauley
Intagliata
Dumping Closes Beach Drive Access to Venice Fishing Spot
Illegal trash dumping along Beach Drive access to Shamrock Boulevard waterway led the county health department to close the unpaved road to vehicles. A new sign warns of a dangerous walk to the end for anglers with limited parking and littered with bedsprings appliances and bags. Jeff calls litterers ill mannered and liable for fines.
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South Venice
County Health Department
Beach Drive
Shamrock Boulevard
County moves to curb illegal dumping along Beach Drive
Ragan of the county environmental health department says fines for littering are capped at 500 dollars but rarely enforced beyond 25 dollars. He cites ongoing trash on private property, notably Beach Drive in South Venice, and says owner Skip Berg will clean up after being notified the site is a nuisance. Berg defends openness while considering fencing as a last resort and notes a looming five thousand dollar cleanup bill.
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Ragan
The
County Environmental Health Department
Capt. Simpson
Sheriff's Department
Beach Drive
Venice
Skip Berg
Berg
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Civic Association
Venice rally to save Venice area manatees
Ray Porter reports that Florida manatees face extinction with fewer than 1000 remaining. Venice officials push state action to declare a sanctuary and slow boat speeds in Hatchett Creek after years of efforts and posted warnings.
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Ray Porter
Florida
Venice
Hatchett Creek
State Department of Natural Resources
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