Venice divers help uncover ancient tools off Florida coast
Venice scuba divers aided by anthropologists excavate an Indian mound 60 miles north of Tampa in Whisky River. The three week dig in 15 divers produced spearpoints and pottery fragments, dating 1 000 to 4 000 years, marking a first in Florida sport diving archaeology.
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Venice
Florida
Arizona
Tampa
Chassahowitzka River
Whisky River
Florida Archaeology
W.A
Sonny” Cockrell
Florida State
Cockrell
Reynold Ruppe
University of Arizona
Ruppe
Venice Beach
Sun Coast
Warm Mineral Springs
Mac MacDonald
MacDonald
Sonny
Tallahassee
Small cities fight one cent sales tax move
A statewide protest forms as Venice considers joining Daytona Beach Shores in opposing Florida's one cent sales tax formula. Daytona Beach Shores argues the distribution unfairly favors larger counties, recognizing only 1450 residents though tourists swell true population to about 22,000.
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Venice
Daytona Beach Shores
Robert Holmquist
Holmquist
Florida
Task force probes South County Pineview choices
A district task force surveys South County families about why students eligible for Pineview School programs stay in local schools. Officials also study enrichment options for expansion while reports show local talent levels too low to justify a Pineview style facility. The committee will report to the school board this fall.
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South County
Pineview
Venice weighs ideal city size amid growth plans
Venice officials explore optimal expansion to balance services and costs. City Planner Chuck Place studies capacity and future population under regional guidance while City Manager Dale Rieth envisions a rectangular city with Nokomis absorbed to reduce utility costs. Rieth cites 50,000 as a practical population cap for manageable governance.
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Venice
Dale Rieth
Nokomis
Chuck Place
Gulf of Mexico
Place
Southwest
Rieth
Venice Avenue
Myakka
Sarasota County
Englewood
Local Mall Ad Roundup Highlights Coupons and Stores
A compact list of shop names and savings points including Arby's Golden Corral Green Fountain Garden Center Morris Pest Control Philly Mignon Venice Economy Aich Support Venice Hearing Aid Walgreens and a TV Guide notice. The item reads as a promotional collage with several brands and services featured.
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Green Fountain
Garden Center
Morris Pest Control
Philly Mignon
Venice
Walgreens
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TV Guide
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