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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1980
Page
4
A writer reflects on Esprit and vocabulary as a spark for wit. He recalls using the term in conversation and traces playful word habits from childhood, noting his brother Jerry's quick repartee and the love of language that keeps him curious and amused.
Venice city representatives led by Mayor Harry Case traveled to Orlando to plead with the DER Commission over a consent order forcing a surface discharge shutdown and the need for a wasteload allocation to allow underdrain effluent discharge. The city faces delays completing plans because the allocation is not yet approved, and Venice misses 1981 priority list eligibility due to late project submission.
Red tide spreading south from Tampa forces shellfishing ban in Sarasota County as dead fish foul beaches. Sentences note respiratory irritation from neurotoxins blown ashore and coastal memories of the 1971 outbreak when vast fish kills drew county crews to bury the carcasses.
Slover told county commissioners to direct the utility to refund excessive overcharges from last year's rates and fees. He cited a $1 209 connection fee and urged a $400 fee plus capital cost coverage, plus lowering monthly service charges to 11.43 and adding an availability charge for vacant lots. He argued rates yield a 15 percent return on capital while noting utilities exist to fight fires, not start them.
Venice firefighters staged a high wind blaze drill using an old car as a surrogate tanker. The car ignited into flames and black smoke before two teams using protein foam quickly contained the fire. Firemen showed solid extinguishing skills but struggled to start the blaze due to persistent gusty winds.
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