Venice council approves 750 for police pension study
Venice city council reversed a prior vote to fund a $750 actuarial study on a local police pension plan. Councilman Caffrey supported the lower amount, with Mayor Case casting the sole negative vote. The plan aims to supplement the state system without triggering costs exceeding $100,000 annually. The department seeks a local option aligned with the Florida Retirement System to improve protections for officers. The study will occur after the department’s pension committee specifies desired benefits, then the cost will be set.
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Venice
Police Department
Eugene Caffrey
Harry Case
Council
John Vickers
Caffrey
Charles Wheeler
Uniformed Department
Sarasota City
Florida Retirement System
FRS
Uniformed
Higher rates gain acceptance in Venice water bills
Public reaction to Venice city water and sewer hikes has been mixed with some residents complaining about higher bills and new deposits. Officials note sharp increases for big users and condominiums due to the new demand charges and a billing method based solely on water use.
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Norma Bradford
Betty Fetters
City Hall
Fetters
Venice
Bradford
City launches drive against union in city workforce
The city council authorized an all-out campaign to deter city employees from joining the union. City Manager Dale Rieth urged using any means to keep employees from outside representation. The police department election will be the first test of the campaign.
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Dale Rieth
Rieth
Police Department
Winter visitors swell local traffic and real estate interest
Sheri Bridges reports an unusual winter surge as snowbirds delay departures. Venice to Sarasota highways stay congested amid booming off season activity. Chamber, police, and realty leaders note higher visitor numbers, more home inquiries, and stronger sales than previous years with many buyers seeking relief from northern energy and retirement concerns.
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Venice
Sarasota
Jim Dunley
Dunley Realty
Frushone
Lightning Sparking Fires Floods Hit Sun Coast Towns
Storm from a fast moving thunderstorm produced seven simultaneous brush fires in South Venice and three near Oscar Scherer State Park. Heavy rain, flooding streets in Venice, hail reported, winds over 25 mph, but no major damage or long outages.
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Nokomis
Osprey
Venice
South Venice
South Venice Area
Oscar Scherer State Park
Harold Willett
THE
Venice Fire Department
Florida Power & Light
Fp&l
Ike Roberts
Deadline approaches for Venice sewer hookups in 100 foot rule
Venice residents within 100 feet of existing sanitary sewers face final notices to abandon septic tanks and connect within 90 days. Jeff Ragan of the Sarasota County Health Department says the list is being prepared and letters will go out. A prior misdirection delayed notices to many, and county officials will seek legal guidance on enforcement as annexation may be required to connect.
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Venice
Jeff Ragan
Sarasota County
Ragan
Venice Faces Tough Time On State Plan Deadline
Venice may struggle to complete the state mandated long range Comprehensive Plan by the July 1979 deadline. City data are incomplete and planners warn the current plan must be redone with State aid possibly available from the county.
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Venice
Sun Coast
Jan Oury
Doug James
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