Laurel man commits suicide near home
Jeffrey Grant a 34 year old Laurel resident was found hanged from a rope at a tree near his River Palms Road address Tuesday afternoon. Venice Police and the sheriff said the death is treated as self inflicted pending official determination and noted prior arrests for lewd acts and marijuana possession.
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Venice Chief Waymire Improves After Heart Attack
Venice Police Chief Ray Waymire has moved from serious to fair condition at Venice Hospital after a heart attack Tuesday. He remains in progressive care awaiting further testing and possible release, with visitors and support arriving as officers monitor his recovery.
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Venice YMCA may get local marina building
South County YMCA directors plan to add a gymnasium at the Venice site by relocating a 24 000 square foot marina building once the Grove City Marina near Oyster Creek is moved to Placida Road two miles south of Lemon Bay High School. Fundraising aims to raise 109 000 and the drive has begun with 3000 in a special trust at Venice Nokomis Bank.
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Kostock Wins Dull Venice City Council Contest
Kenneth Kostock captured the Venice city council seat with 63 percent of the vote amid a turnout under 15 percent. Norman Van Zandt conceded after Kostock led at every precinct, final tally 986 to 577 including absentees.
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City Hall
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Kostock
Eugene Atz
Lucie Grey
City adopts union contract with 33.1 percent raise over three years
Venice officials unanimously approve a three year pact with AFSCME Local 1718 giving city union employees a 10 percent annual raise. The measure anticipates equal raises for non union staff and includes a separate Forbes pay plan workshop to set new classifications and pay ranges.
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