Barrier islands face loss of flood insurance subsidies
The Interior Department announced that portions of Manasota and Casey Keys plus Longboat Key and other barrier islands will lose federal flood insurance subsidies after October 1983. Maps show 35 Florida islands undeveloped, with a 90 day public review ending November 15.
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Manasota
Casey Keys
Little Gasparilla
Knight
Don Pedro Islands
U.S. Department of Interior
Barrier Islands
United States
Casey
Manasota Keys
Longboat Key
Congress
Interior Department
Barrier
Florida
Ric Davidge
Sanibel Island
North Captiva Island
Cayo Costa
Lovers Key
Davidge
Venice police fight budget cuts over radio and posts
Venice Police Chief Ray Waymire criticized city council budget cuts that trimmed two police recruits and a desk clerk and removed an $18,000 base radio. He warned the old 1962 radio hinders communication and urged reinstatement amid city growth and crime concerns.
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Venice
Ray Waymire
Waymire
Eugene Atz
Phone games bombard local residents
A city column describes aggressive telephone solicitations that lure residents with promises of free gifts such as a diamond pendant or camera after answering personal questions. The piece notes how callers press for employment and spousal salary details, urging readers not to object. continued on page 20
Interval occupancy project on beach halted in Venice
Sandbar Beach Resort development in Venice will not convert the beachfront hotel to interval occupancy condominiums due to weak economy and public protest. Charter One proposed the multimillion dollar project with new units on The Esplanade, triggering skepticism from the Venice Planning Commission and local residents who feared a party atmosphere and loss of character. Charter One’s John Balliett argued residents misunderstood the concept and that interval occupancy would attract families and blend with nearby establishments. The planning commission postponed the decision while awaiting a new zoning district, with Balliett later claiming site plan approval had already been secured.
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Venice
Sandbar
Charter One
Esplanade
Venice Planning Commission
John Balliett
Balliett
Planning Commission
Save Money With Coupons
A brief item promotes saving money through coupon use. It highlights practical tips and common savings strategies, urging readers to clip and plan purchases to reduce costs.
County aims to curb growth with revised rules
County commissioners moved toward an equitable growth control package ahead of the fall elections. They ordered a revised impact fee schedule and a modified growth-phasing ordinance with an October deadline. The plan would lower some development fees and set an 18 year growth timetable, but was weakened by outgoing commissioner John Saba who called it an insurance plan for continued growth.
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John Saba
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Gasparilla Island
Paul Schmidt
Ray Porter
Dale Rieth
Police Department
David Martin
Nva Rolie
ABC Liquor
A-1 Carpet Cleaners
Alznner Foot
Arby's
Bill Buck Chevrolet
D's Sandwich & Deli
Federal of
Englewood
Learning Depot
le Petit Jardin Super X
Albertson
Bealls
Grand Union Scotty's
Hearing Aid Center
Venice Nursing Aid Centre
Walgreens Water Care South
Woolco Sears
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