Winter’s cold grips Venice. citrus and pasture suffer
The arctic air sent Venice into a deep freeze with 20s to 25 degrees. Extension official Luther Rozar warns pastureland will take the brunt with grazing losses and potential citrus damage, as farmers brace for ongoing cold and possible crop losses.
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United Venice Citizens Form Against Water and Sewer Expansion
A new group named United Venice Area Citizens UVAC unites 80 residents to oppose the Venice water and sewer expansion. The steering committee includes Bayshore Estates Gulf Shores Cornwell Improvement and Golden Beach, with Ted Yeatts and law firm Joseph Jacobs handling engineering and legal action.
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Chief Waymire returns to duties after heart attack
Venice Police Chief Ray Waymire resumes duties days after medical tests and Stanford treatment. He reports a drop in heart rate after starting an experimental drug and expects to resume golf in a few weeks. He notes crime statistics for 1981 show a local decline and describes his hospital experiences and observations at Stanford.
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Venice residents dispute national ranking in Places Rated Almanac
Venice town official reacts to Rand McNally ranking Venice among Florida cities in the Places Rated Almanac. Sarasota County population cited, City Manager Dale Rieth says the appraisal is erroneous and disagrees with the book’s climate, housing and overall quality assessments.
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