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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1982
Page
1
Venice resident Anne Shotton ignited a campaign after a power boater near Hatchett Creek threatened manatee safety. With neighbors from Venice Bay mobile home park, she vows to press for protection and public awareness despite local pushback.
The suit names Ingram Air Service, Chase Aviation, and Vince Fette as responsible for Holly Nixon and Bill Nixon deaths in a Swift Globe crash over Buchan Airport in Englewood. Plaintiffs Robert Smetts and Kathryn Hazen seek a jury trial in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Sarasota County.
Venice Florida officials rejected a resolution backing a Florida League of Cities sales tax hike of one cent. Mayor Proctor supported passage while Councilman Kalajian and others opposed, citing uneven revenue sharing and ad valorem burden shifts. Public speakers urged against the measure, noting city losses and uncertain state passage.
Mayor Frank Proctor said it is too early to judge whether the United Venice Area Citizens group will affect the $12 million sewer and water expansion. The enclave residents oppose the plan, claim high connection fees price them out, and hired Ted Yeatts as an engineering consultant. Proctor maintains annexation is voluntary and state hookup rules do not force action.
A compact gondolier themed update highlights social events and sports notes from the community. Key names and venues anchor the items with concise, period tone summaries.
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