Abduction at Oscar Scherer Park Sparks Search
A 15 year old Venice Girl Scout was seized from a tent at Oscar Scherer Park near Venice at 5 30 a m as three campers slept. The suspect is described as a white male about six feet tall in dark clothing. Over 60 officers searched the area while the girl’s companions cried for help. The abduction occurred as the group camped six miles north of Venice on U S 41.
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Venice
Oscar Scherer Park
Sarasota County
Park
U.S. 41
Ray Pilon
Sheriff's Department
Charlotte
Cpl
Pilon
Richard Taylor
Special Weapons and Tactics
SWAT
Venice approves 77000 sidewalk plan over parking lot
Venice council votes to spend 77000 from a new public works grant to build three miles of sidewalks and bicycle paths, including routes from Hatchett Creek Bridge to Linear Park, instead of completing parking facilities at the Community Center. Work to finish by year end.
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Venice
Ted Yeatts
Hatchett Creek Bridge
Venice Avenue
Bahama Street
Harbor Drive
Linear Park
Yeatts
Dale Rieth
B.H. “Berry” Walker
Bill Freeman
Harry Case
Walker
Esplanade
Jim
City projects $5.4 million capital plan over five years
City department heads forecast 1978 79 to 1983 capital outlays totaling 5.4 million including four new fire trucks two new fire stations and airport improvements plus water treatment and sewer projects. The 1978 79 year alone would see about 1.75 million in spending amid a 2.8 million past year budget.
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Venice
Dale Rieth
City estimates multi-year capital needs for sewer airport and vehicles
The report outlines a five year capital program with about 500000 for sewer expansion and land spread, nearly 300000 for airport improvements, and 367000 for city vehicles. Rieth notes projections are flexible and will be revised annually as budgets progress.
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Dale Rieth
Unusual June Heatwave Sweeps Venice Area
A heat wave grips Venice with daytime temps in the 90s and peaks near 98 as rainfall remains scarce. Pollution and dust clouds from the Sahara worsen conditions, while thunderstorm activity is minimal, leaving residents relying on air conditioning and anticipating a return of the rainy season.
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Mercury
Sahara Desert
California
Florida
Parks board backs LWV beach report in Sarasota County
The Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Board unanimously supports the League of Women Voters findings on Caspersen Beach. They approve a six page report urging closing beaches without ramps from 10 PM to 6 AM and establishing a patrol with arrest powers to deter trespass and misuse.
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South County
League of Women Voters
LWV
Caspersen Beach
Sarasota County
Caspersen
Dudley
League
Parks Board
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Tony Briggs
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