Battle Creek Man Finds Giant Shark Tooth in Venice
Warren Pshea of Battle Creek Michigan found a 5 inch by 4 inch shark tooth about 30 feet from the water at Venice Villas during wintering. He valued it between 75 and 300 dollars but plans to keep the relic rather than sell it.
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Rhodes says County government is getting too big
Sarasota County Commissioner Larry Rhodes argues that county government has grown beyond its needs. He recalls early days with little zoning and notes the rise of a multi million dollar parks and recreation department. Rhodes cites population growth and zoning as tools to limit expansion.
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City hires consultant to study municipal golf course operation
Venice City Council votes to hire a golf course management consultant to study Lake Venice Golf Course operations and investigate membership discrimination complaints. The goal is to determine city revenue and decide whether to keep the lease or pursue termination, with an audit and transparency emphasis.
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Lake Venice
William R. Korp
Pioneer Experience boosts Sarasota County history exhibit
The Junior League of Sarasota revived the Traveling Suitcase Museum now titled Pioneer Experience at the old Osprey School. SCHANSC spent 8000 from a Bicentennial Grant to remake the film on pioneer tools and resources, expanding to three rooms with period display ambience.
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County moves to replace yield with stop at dangerous SR 775 Denison crossing
Sarasota County Commission plans a resolution to change the SR 775 Englewood Road Denison Road yield sign to a stop after a fatal crash last Wednesday involving Dorothy Applegate 70 and six others injured. Deputies and state police urged action citing limited visibility and curves.
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