Landing 'fiasco' foiled pot smugglers
Police traced a November pot trafficking plan centered on a North Port backroad landing that failed when new utility poles blocked a makeshift runway. The crew rerouted to Venice Airport. nine bales were dumped there while six suspects, including a former Venice officer, were arrested amid a $454,000 marijuana haul and a wider scheme spanning Belizer to Hillsborough County.
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Venice weighs adult entertainment zoning changes this week
Venice Planning Commission reviews a proposed ordinance to regulate sex oriented businesses. It would ban such establishments from CN CG and CBD zones and allow them in CI zones only by special exception with strict distance and sight line rules. Wayne Hall notes full ban is unconstitutional.
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Sheriff weighs dog law after Englewood mauling
Sheriff Jim Hardcastle considers revising an ordinance to require bond posting for dogs trained for attack or hunting after a local mauling of 68 year old Helen Dudgey. Sgt. Tom Savage notes rising safety complaints and a potential reintroduction of the controversial measure.
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Alan D. Hart
Hotel rezoning bid for vacant Venice Hotel on Nassau Street
Far South Developers seek rezoning from Commercial Business District to Commercial General and a special exception to renovate the vacant Venice Hotel into an 80 room adult congregate living facility. The plan, tied to Venice Comprehensive Plan aims, awaits Venice Planning Commission action on Tuesday Jan 4 1983.
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Tides and Local Businesses Include The Golden Shrimper
Community checklist lists ABC Liquor Joe Green Fou Garden Center Le Petit Jardin and The Golden Shrimper among local shops with inserts for a seasonal event. Residents are urged to visit these venues for promotions and product showcases.
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