Venice council OKs 13 million sewer and water revenue bonds
Venice City Council voted 5 1 to authorize a revenue bond issue of about 13 million for sewer and water improvements despite calls from residents for general obligation bonds. Critics argued the plan would fund outside annexation areas and raise costs, while supporters cited the need amid high interest rates. Former Mayor McCracken urged a financial advisor as the hearing closed.
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Chauncey Howard
Venice Taxpayers League
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Chuck Smith
Howard
William McCracken
Christmas trees scarce in Venice area sales
The Sun Coast Gondolier finds fewer than 600 trees left from an order of about 1,000 across three vendors Publix stores and Woolco offer Scotch pine Frazier fir and spruce with prices from 13.98 to 23.97 Fragrant firs at 22.95 predominate Five days of sales opened strong then waned at Jacaranda Plaza Publix Live trees in pots become planting options with Norfolk Island pines cedar noted and city officials inviting plantable trees for landscaping projects to Venice.
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Kiwanis Club
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Bill Schulz
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Norfolk Island
Paul Schmidt
Venice High street dance wins City Council approval
Venice High School students won unanimous city council backing for a January street dance in the municipal lot between Venice and Tampa Avenues. Scott Pinkerton said the event, not officially school-sponsored, will require student fundraising and aims to improve relations with the administration.
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Fast action to save the Oaks near Osprey
Sarasota County Commission considers a seven point plan for public acquisition of the 530 acre Oaks property as environmentalists urge timely action. State Rep. Tom Dawson and local advocates push to reaffirm commitment before development moves forward with Vroom Development’s waterfront plat next week. County Attorney Richard Nelson warns speed is essential amid the Save Our Boys Association inquiry.
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Circus allowed to perform after city agrees on safety plan
Venice officials report progress on Ringling Bros. plan to address fire code concerns. Dale Rieth says arena work has begun and a verbal agreement limits seating to avoid violations. Kenneth Feld submits a letter detailing seats to be removed so no row exceeds fourteen.
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Sweet Charity Brings Laughs and Tears to Golden Apple
A Golden Apple stage revival of Sweet Charity delivers humor and sorrow as cast members bring beloved songs to life on opening night. The production balances lighthearted dance numbers with poignant moments, highlighting standout performances and stagecraft.
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Local Store Coupon Digest Item List
A compact listing of coupon and discount references for multiple retailers. Entries include ABC Liquor, Patio Palace, Chick-Fila, Publix, Cuisine Des Jardin, South Venice Fruit & Produce, Dick & Meadows, The Establishment Hearing Aid Centre, J's Pizza, Hutchinson's TV, Walgreens, Mary's Produce, and INSERTS with varied price tags and cross references.
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