SVVED Fire District Debate Promises Lower Insurance Costs
The article discusses creating a South Venice Fire and Ambulance District to fund two new stations via taxes. It cites Milliner and Drymon arguing that a paid district improves response, lowers residents' insurance, and standardizes residential charges. It notes similar moves in South Trail and outlines current costs and savings.
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Milliner
South Trail
Drymon
South Trail District
Fire departments shift to paid districts on Sun Coast
The Sun Coast scene discusses moving from volunteer to paid fire districts, noting cost reductions from higher insurance rates, a drop in classification from 7 to 4 for one class, and the need for a county referendum to adopt the change. Nokomis is cited as a successful volunteer model, with future coverage on internal South Venice issues.
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Fire devastates Venice couple. donations sought for recovery
A fire damaged the Chatfields home, with estimated losses of 20000 dollars. The couple, residents for five years, are staying with relatives in North Port and need clothing and other items. Mrs Taylor is coordinating donations and contact is 474-2855. The fire department urges local dues to fund protection and will host a fundraising booth at Jacaranda Plaza.
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Wilma
Thomas Taylor
Englewood
Taylor
North Port
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Elkhart
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South Venice Area
Venice Airport Aims for Growth Amid Debt-Free Status
Venice airport chief Louis says the facility operates without tax money, funded by local assets such as a mobile home park golf course and a fishing pier on airport property. The airport averages over 250 operations daily, mainly touch and go training, and will not become a scheduled flight airport due to nearby airports and short runways. Potential upgrades include more parking space a landscaped industrial park and a new Venice Flying Service restaurant opening this month.
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