Beach erosion and land loss in Venice through the years
Venice native Clyde Higel recalls drastic changes to Gulf front land from 1881 to 1926 and beyond. He describes Casey’s Pass creation, then loss as erosion and storms reduced beach area, noting 215 feet of land vanished in under five decades while developers and condos arrived later. Continued on Page 4.
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Nokomis Beach
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State funding debate ties Sarasota schools to budget limits
Sarasota County Schools face funding gaps under FEFP as state provisions cap local millage and rely on WFTE calculations. Dr. Garth Yarnall argues wealthier rural districts benefit under the old system while Florida law guarantees a per-student foundation of 828 dollars, shaping district revenues and program availability.
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Boonies
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Yarnall
Sarasota
Rhodes responds to criticism from Venice officials at Charter Review Board
Sarasota County Commissioner Rhodes says he was surprised and shocked by remarks from Venice City Councilman Anderson and Charter Review Board chair Siff at a Venice City Hall meeting. He says he was unaware of the session and plans to review tapes before commenting on charter changes in the coming months.
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Robert Siff
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Anderson
Venice City
Siff
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South County
Washington
Review Board
Five Star Productions forms new entertainment company network
Bob Dover announces a new production venture linked to South County plans with a working title Five Star Productions. Three companies are being formed: Bob Dover Productions in Venice for shows, a Westport advertising unit, and a Greenville South Carolina promotion arm. Details to follow at a later news conference.
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Variety
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Dover
Texas
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Barnum & Bailey
Ringling Circus
Mattel Toys
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Five Star
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Chicago
California
Venice Area
Cullen couple run Venice pet refuge aids volunteers
The Sun Coast Gondolier report notes Charles and Marie Cullen shelter abandoned pets and seek volunteers to provide food. Interested helpers are asked to contact the couple at 1006 Auburn Rd Venice or by calling 488-6015.
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Public meeting on Sarasota County Beach Erosion Study
A public meeting on the Sarasota Beach Erosion Control Study is set for Wednesday March 29 at 7 p.m. in the Sarasota City Hall chambers. Lt. Col. Robert J. Waterston III will lead, with a Florida Department of Natural Resources representative present to discuss state involvement. Written comments are invited to the U S Army Engineer District in Jacksonville with a 1964 and 1978 funding context noted.
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City Commission
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Jacksonville
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