09 Feb 1983
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1983
Page
1
A staff writer describes diesel powered truck convoys on a near deserted interstate. Drivers fear misdirected anger and ghoulish pranks while the Venice interchange looms. A Port Manatee driver cites lingering week old strike harm to truckers reputation and local life.
Rep. Tom Dawson and State Attorney Jim Gardner filed legislation to empower counties and cities to enact mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes within their borders. A separate bill would set bail at or above the street value of drugs in trafficking cases. Venice officials call it a hopeful step to deter drug activity and educate youth.
Dredging at Manasota Marine Park is finished but further improvements wait for county attorney Bob Riles to decide if they breach the Conservation District Act. Sarasota County Commission delayed final approval after conservationists warned the concession stand at Manasota Beach may violate district rules restricting lands to single family use and barring commercial or multi family development. if laws apply to public land, bids may be canceled.
Venice police again picketed City Hall in protest of stalled negotiations over the first ever contract and wage policy. The union seeks mediation after an impasse and communications breakdown with the city. a master arbitrator could cost thousands as talks await a mediator appointment.
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