Retirement Center Units Near Completion In Venice Florida
The Southwest Florida Retirement Center at 900 South Tamiami Trail Venice reports 70 percent of 176 units reserved since December. Marketing supervised by Fred Beerman and staff with Manor units not included in the count. Medical Facilities Inc. manages market surveys feasibility studies design approvals and precommitment program with on site construction supervision.
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Southwest
Florida
South Tamiami Trail
Venice
Fred Beerman
Medical Facilities, Inc
Maryland Heights
Venice High School Honor Roll Highlighted
Community notes report Venice High School Honor Roll achievement with details and page reference for more information. The item signals local educational recognition within the city paper.
India and Nepal Travel Features Highlight Page 19
A travel feature on page 19 covers routes, sights, and tips for journeys in India and Nepal. It spotlights cultural landmarks, scenic rail and road trips, and practical travel advice for visitors. The piece emphasizes heritage sites, Himalayan vistas, and local experiences.
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India
Nepal
Venice High Girls Secure Winning Season
Venice High School girls team clinches a winning season as reported on page 15, confirming their steady improvement and upcoming challenges.
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Venice High
The Pot Dangers: Effects and Risks on Youth
The report outlines growing evidence that marijuana is not harmless especially for young people. It notes increased heart rate, immune suppression, lung risk from inhalation, and THC related behavioral changes such as loss of school interest. It cites testosterone reduction in pubescent boys and long THC persistence up to three weeks, arguing psychological damage may exceed alcohol.
War declared on drug use in South County schools
A local effort led by Venice physician Dr. Charles Koch grows into a countywide campaign against drugs. The School Board will vote on recommendations from the Drug Abuse Task Force at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Brookside Junior High School. Proposals include banning drug paraphernalia sales with penalties up to six months in jail and 500 fine. Police praise the steps and seek broader regulation shared with Venice. The hearing to adopt the ordinance will be scheduled soon.
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South County
Venice
Charles Koch
Brookside Junior High School
South Shade Avenue
Sarasota
Sarasota County
Ray Waymire
Waymire
United Way reaches 80 percent of goal as deadline nears
South County United Way reports 80 percent of a $90,000 goal raised with two weeks left. Campaign chair Walter Jennings expects full collection by March deadline amid mixed division performance and a Good Neighbor mailing to 33,000 homes.
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South County United Way
Walter Jennings
South County
George O'Brien
United Way
O'Brien
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sarasota Journal
Ewing Named Grand Marshal for Venice Saint Patrick Parade
State Rep Ted Ewing will serve as Grand Marshal for the Saint Patrick Day Parade in Venice on Saturday March 15 at 1 pm The event features Venice High School Band Sun Coast Mummers String Band from Bradenton and Riverview High School Band noted for marching in the Rose Bowl parade It is described as Florida’s largest Saint Patrick celebration north of Miami with about 570 Venice Irish members involved.
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Friendly Sons and Daughters of Saint Patrick
Ted Ewing
Venice
Bradenton
Riverview
California
Miami
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TV Guide
Uysteele API Eleakers
Osprey
Eeenee
Servisoft Hbo
Stanley Steemer
Treasury Drugs
Walgreens
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Channel Marker 21
Casey Key
Dunn-Rankin
Community Services Group
O’brien
Jim Sicks
South County Group
Sarasota United Way
Ewing
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