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Drought Keeps Venice Wells Shut as Water Tables Lag
Sarasota and Manatee counties face dipping water tables with wells in Venice down 10 to 12 feet below last year. Hydrological technicians say recovery is slow and uneven across regions, with Osprey and Englewood showing relative gains while a Venice drawdown remains dire. A city ban on wells may be lifted if conditions improve, but two wells remain offline. The report also notes public reaction to new phone books as a separate local aside.
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U.S. Geological Survey
Sarasota
Manatee
Larry Windom