Explosives Found in Abandoned Kentucky Institute Building
Venice Hazardous Waste Team disposed of explosive and toxic substances found in a crumbling Tampa Avenue site once tied to EMI and the Kentucky Military Institute. Venice Fire Department led the operation with police, a SWAT van, and bomb squad personnel directing the effort.
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Kentucky Military Institute
Tampa Avenue
Venice Fire Department
Ramar Group Companies
Mike Beagle
Venice Police Department
Fire Department
Sarasota County
Wagon train arrival highlights juvenile program in Englewood
A group of 36 Vision Quest juveniles from Pennsylvania visited Englewood this week. The program uses Plains Indian inspired rehab, with tuition paid by the county and a claimed 70 percent reoffend rate avoidance. Counselor Charles Trout calls it their last chance for adulthood.
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Englewood
Vision Quest
Pennsylvania
Charles Trout
Makielski
Local principals say New school needed by 1986
Venice leaders and school board members discuss accelerating the intermediate school's construction to 1983 while current plans pause. Principals Bennett and Hancock cite uncertainty over relocating ninth graders and funding for high school renovations. District planners warn growth will strain facilities and schedules, with construction estimated to take two years after starting.
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South County
Venice
Guy Bennett
Bill Hancock
Hancock
Bennett
Dick Doudna
Doudna
Venice High School
Former Venice mayor defends sewer capacity figures
Former Venice mayor Harry Case defended city officials amid questions over wastewater plant capacity. He acknowledged the 3 mgd figure was misrepresented in the 1979 Comprehensive Plan and that 1.7 mgd reflected projected needs, while asserting current council acts in good faith and supports the ongoing expansion.
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Harry Case
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the Gondolier
Sarasota County
Doug James
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