Vietnam War Photographer Remembers Life Under Fire
Dan Weyers, a 34 year old Venice veteran, recalls his Vietnam service as a communications specialist. He describes dire living conditions, the impact on civilians, and his growing mistrust of U.S. officials after witnessing wartime deception.
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Tampa directory format aims to shape area listings
General Telephone Co. seeks PSC approval to set one area directory across Tampa Bay including Tampa St Peters burg and Clearwater. Dick Fletcher says final decision pending but priority is consistent listings for Venice Englewood North Port and surrounding communities.
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Denison Drive changes face local opposition
Residents near the intersection of Denison Drive and Englewood Road oppose county plans to sever Denison Drive at SR-775, citing it as one of the county’s most dangerous intersections. Betty Rochnowski leads a petition ahead of Tuesday’s public hearing at the South County Courthouse annex, the fourth hearing on the issue in recent years.
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Massive Venice utility project to begin soon
Venice plans a major water and sewer expansion costing about 9.37 million dollars with a possible 10 percent contingency. The project, coordinated by Edward Redington & Associates, will be funded by a bond anticipation note prospectus of 9.9 million.
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Venice votes decisively against utility expansion plan
The Gondolier poll shows 92 percent oppose the city utility system expansion. Final tally records 248 to 20 against by Venice taxpayers and enclave residents, with 114 to 6 and 134 to 4 against from city taxpayers and endlavers respectively.
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