Hofmann Defends Sewer Plan Amid Council Dispute
Venice mobile home park owner Herbert Hofmann rebutted accusations of delaying the sewer project. The city warned of legal action within 60 days as Hofmann notes a 5 year provision allowing the city to lay the line if the park fails to install. He cites a $200,000 cost and financing backed by rent increases, and questions the city’s plan status after submitting sketch plans March 7.
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Harbor Lights Mobilities
Herbert Hofmann
Venice City Council
Ted Yeatts
Hofmann
Florida
Hoffman
Yeatts
County Health Department
Health Agency
Askew school funding under governor review
Englewood High School funding faces possible veto if Governor Reubin Askew can strike the $3.75 million earmark. Senator Warren Henderson and the tri county delegation are examining records to see if the governor has authority to delete the item. If total education funds permit, full funding may still survive. The group plans to press the governor before the upcoming sessions as officials press for cooperation.
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Dorothy Lippstrever
Henderson
Englewood
SUN Coast Gondolier
Ralph Turlington
Turlington
Charlotte
Sarasota and
Lee
Senate
ED Lisle
Englewood Area
Venice voters decide on proposed city charter change
Venice residents will vote on a new charter replacing a 52 year old document. The plan shifts to a council manager system, expands the council from four to seven with the mayor as chairman, and sets three year terms for mayor and council. The finance director would report to the council, and council members would face term limits with a one year break. Officials seek a strong turnout but expect light voting. Mayor Harry Case hopes for about 2 000 of 7 386 registered voters.
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City of
Venice
Bill Freeman
Harry Case
Charter would redefine city roles to ease budget strain
Venice officials debate a revised charter to separate policymaking from implementation amid long standing clashes between elected councilors and appointed staff. City administrator Dale Rieth cites cash flow concerns, future debt, and Sunshine Law public quarreling as reasons to approve the charter. Voters will decide tomorrow at Epiphany Church Precinct 21, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Precinct 36, and Venice Recreation Center Precinct 45 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Venice
Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club
Dale Rieth
Rieth
Council
Epiphany Church
Tarpon St
First Baptist Church Fellowship
Miami Avenue
Nassau Street
Venice Recreation Center
Bahama St
Venice Fourth of July fireworks display in jeopardy
The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce reports dwindling local interest in funding the annual fireworks show. Last year’s bicentennial event cost about four thousand dollars with three thousand for fireworks and insurance costs near five hundred. This year fireworks are expected to cost 15 to 20 percent more, and organizers face a weak fundraising response.
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Venice
Venice Area
Chamber
Jaycees
Terry Ewing
Ewing
Resurfacing Bypass 41 to Begin Next Week
Machinery will start preparations Monday June 27 and begin work shortly after on the 3.14 mile stretch from the northern Bypass 41 end to Shamrock Boulevard. Crews plan 7:30 am to 4 pm hours with southbound lanes first and warnings posted for wet asphalt. The new open graded surface, part of a FDOT project, aims to reduce skid hazards though completion time is not yet set.
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Shamrock Boulevard
Don Hall
Earl Collins Paving
Venice
Warren Brothers
Hall
Florida Department of Transportation
FDOT
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Askew
Lemon Bay Junior High School
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