Venice approves living aboard rule for marinas
Venice City Council approved first reading of a new zoning code that allows living aboard floating structures at marinas only where marina facilities meet health pollution and safety standards. A final reading is expected June 27 after seven days of legal notice. Local residents at public meetings weighed the issue and a resident argued non residents should pay tuition taxes. A New York businessman testified he has lived on a boat three years and pays near apartment rents. The council noted no difference between marina boat living and camping trailer living.
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Saba urges millage rollback as assessments rise countywide
Sarasota County Commissioner John Saba moves to roll back ad valorem taxes due to large increases in real property assessments. The motion passes unanimously. City clerk Steve Albee notes Venice plans no rollback as tax rates will be set to maintain current revenue. Saba questions budget impacts from CETA workers and urges cost cuts while Neville cites national per capita tax ranges, noting Sarasota's is under $68.
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County split on water control plan for Sarasota County
The Sarasota County Board of Commissioners divides over acquiring the South Gate Water Company. Andrew Sandegrein James Neville and Larry Rhodes push for county ownership to control water planning while John Saba and Beverly Clay oppose and favor seeking new water sources for Englewood and North Port. Neville calls for complete county control and surface water exploration to curb land subsidence from long-term well drawdown.
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Child Abduction at Laurel Day School Shocked Community
A two year old boy, J R Bial, was snatched from Laurel Day School by his estranged father in a custody dispute. Deputies later recovered the car and child, confirming the mother lacked legal custody and noting the incident underscores the need for proper custody procedures. The nursery owner said deputies refused to file trespass, highlighting gaps in enforcement during custody disputes.
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Venice High School graduation set for Ringling Arena
Tonight at 8 p.m. Venice High School celebrates the Class of 1978 in Ringling Arena. The program features Pomp and Circumstance, Exodus highlights, student body remarks, a senior ensemble, and a presentation by Principal Guy W. Rose with the district board.
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Grandman
Nokomis school lacks nurse funds and walkways
At a Sarasota County School Board meeting Cindy Ehrenzeller cited funding gaps for a nurse at Nokomis Elementary and long outdoor walks to Venice Junior High. She noted a diabetic child suffered slight brain damage after a collapse. LAUDEN PITTS urged covered walkways, budgeted in April 1978, with no guarantee it remains in the final budget.
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Eckerd Opens Venice Campaign Office
Governor hopeful Jack Eckerd visits Venice to launch a campaign office with photo and story on page 11. A Venice man remains missing after a plane he piloted crashed in the gulf in violation of FAA rules, details on page 22. Boxing debut covered by Sport Editor Jim Beans on page 25.
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