County frets over possible cut in rental aid program
County commissioners fear federal funds for a local rental assistance program may be withdrawn, risking a slow wind down or end of aid. They freeze new applications, review HUD contracts, and weigh phasing out due to potential funding loss while managing about 140 units at a projected $545,868 cost this year.
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Housing and Urban Development
Mabry Carlton
John Saba
Saba
Ed Maroney
Bob Anderson
Zoning code amendments eyed by Venice Council
Venice planning panel reviews a draft ordinance adding clarifications and downtown parking changes. The plan allows off site parking for businesses with written city agreements and final authority rests with the planning commission. Officials also consider annexing the LORAN Coast Guard Station parcel and seek federal funds for housing needs.
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Venice
Venice City Council
Venice Planning Commission
Chuck Place
Place
Planning Commission
Commission
Loran Coast Guard Station
LORAN
Gulf
Times Recalled El Jobean Airlines satire and scams
A humorous reminiscence recalls a pilot transfer from the underground balloon corps Captain Dave St Denny and a Venice based Captain Moore. The piece mocks late arrivals and offers a spoof stewardess contest while inviting readers to send photos and a dollar for a fictional vice presidency certificate.
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Underground Balloon Corps
Dave St. Denny
Venice
Moore
Elrobean Airlines
el Jobean Airlines
Revere Street
Port Charlotte
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Beverly Stackler
Karen McKinnon
Venice Beach
Lege At
Aul Schmidt
Venice Avenue
Tony Bunker
Franklin Manor
Hosea Singleton
Times
Captain Moore
Super Pebble, Inc
Florida
Venice Area
Tiand - Ist
Nokomis Ave
Starving Artists, Inc
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