Hatchett Creek Bridge openings face new regulation proposal
Coast Guard Seventh District suggests Hatchett Creek Bridge open on signal only outside peak hours and regulates other Venice and Sarasota spans. Proposals stem from a March public hearing and 2,674 letters from residents, with final approval awaiting Washington review and a July 25 meeting.
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Sheri Bridges
Hatchett Creek
Seventh Coast Guard District
Washington, D.C
Venice
Richard Hodges
U.S. Coast Guard
Sarasota
Ringling Causeway
Sarsota
New Pass Bridge
Siesta Key Bridge
Hodges
Siesta Bridge
Teuton
Coast Guard
Venice Planning Commission to review new zoning code
The Venice Planning Commission will conduct one last review of the controversial proposed zoning code Monday night before August hearings begin. Chairman Frank Proctor says no revisions are planned, only discussion on public handling during hearings set for August 3 4 5 and additional sessions August 24 25 26 at the new Community Center. The code aims to permit many non conforming structures to remain or be rebuilt and revises parking and landscaping rules after public opposition.
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Venice Planning Commission
Commission
Frank Proctor
Proctor
Venice MJC Branch Wins Approval for South County Campus
The Venice branch of Manatee Junior College won board approval to open at the Brickyard shopping plaza with classes in August. Dr. Jack Dale was named full time administrator and aims to launch with about 52,000 seed funds plus 17,000 pledged or donated. The 4,800 square foot site in the Brickyard south wing will host initial instruction after minor fit out.
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Venice
Manatee
Charles Wheeler
Wheeler
Manatee Junior College
MJC
Jack Dale
Dale
South County College
S. Venice Bypass
Kansman
Venice Council Actions Hurt Employee Morale
Unions loom as Venice city workers express low morale and waning confidence in leaders. Anonymous staff cite council disputes over police pension study funding and past treatment of City Engineer Ted Yeatts, plus a 5 percent raise amid 7 percent living costs, prompting some officers to seek other jobs.
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Venice
Sun Coast Gondolier
Police
Council
Ted Yeatts
English RAF veteran trains dogs for protection and crime work
Robert Pike, a former RAF K-9 officer and ASC Kennels owner, explains humane training that uses psychology over punishment. He describes nine guard dogs at his Ohio home, their protective drive, and the role of dogs in police, military, and narcotics work.
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Robert Pike
Pike
England
Royal Air Force
RAF
K-9 Corps
ASC Kennels
Woodmere Road
June
Anine
Axel
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Koelsch
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