Venice students recreate 18th century Christmas classroom scene
Venice Middle School students in Patty Gonzalez's class present a living history of Christmas traditions. The displays feature butter churns, handmade ornaments, paraffin candles, and a Pennsylvania Dutch focus, with learners dressed in period garb and explaining Santa, Belsnickel, and early American holiday customs to visiting classes.
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Sarasota County seeks sales tax boost for jail expansion
County Administrator Ed Maroney asks state legislators to back a one year six cent sales tax to fund a $17.5 million jail and court complex upgrade in Sarasota. A countywide referendum would let residents decide, with $18 million expected from a one cent increase and non-resident shoppers contributing substantially.
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Sarasota County
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Rieth backs termination of engineering firm over Taddie project
Venice City Manager Dale Rieth remains firm that Ed Redington & Associates should have its contract ended for the Taddie utility project. He cites repeated repairs, unmet specifications, and potential future costs to taxpayers, while noting staff concerns and forthcoming staff details. Mayor Proctor reports Redington defends progress and on-time completion.
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Dale Rieth
Ken Anderson
Ed Redington
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Taddie
Frank Proctor
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Sun Coast Gondolier holiday delivery changes
The Sun Coast Gondolier announces altered delivery for Christmas and New Year. Home carriers will deliver Sunday for Christmas, with mail subscribers receiving Monday. New Year weekend retains the usual schedule. post office delivery remains Monday.
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Supreme Court ruling on Homestead Exemption shocks Venice
Venice faces a potential financial crisis as the Florida Supreme Court rules that the $25,000 Homestead Exemption must apply to all property owners, not only long-term Florida residents. Mayor Frank Proctor says effects are uncertain and legislature action is needed to avert state and local revenue losses.
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