Venice Officials to Attend National Hurricane Conference
City Manager Dale Rieth and Venice officials plan to attend the 4th annual National Hurricane Conference in Orlando April 14 to 16. The event, sponsored by the National Hurricane Center and Red Cross, weighs preparedness for potential $10 billion damages as Florida faces renewed hurricane risk.
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Old Betsy Fire Truck Still Holds Up
Venice Fire Department reports the 1926 American La France parade truck Old Betsy remains in good shape. Councilman Ed Taylor questioned funding, but Fire Chief James Culbert said no money is needed now. Public donations may be used for future upkeep via the city finance director.
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Venice chamber eyes land swap for equal property
The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce plans to trade its Intracoastal Waterway office land for an equal value parcel. Officials cite parking limitations at the current building and will pursue discussions with the city of Venice in the coming days.
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