Venice Considers Settlement in Dual Tax Suit
Venice officials weigh settling the dual taxation dispute with Sarasota County amid a costly court battle. Mayor Case urges exploring options while council debates potential League of Cities fallout and county participation in local services. City costs exceed $30,000 for Venice’s share and local agreements cover beaches centers and courts.
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Harry Case
Venice
Sarasota
North Port
Longboat Key
Sarasota County
Case
Council
League of Cities
R.L
Bob) Anderson
Beverly Clay
Dale Rieth
Rieth
Lucie Grey
Will Venice City Taxes Rise to Meet Costs
City officials debate raising ad valorem taxes to cover higher operating costs. The council notes 20 new city workers in four years, with 16 in public safety and support roles. Rieth cites a $100,000 higher electric bill and higher water costs, while some members push for internal audits to strengthen checks and balance.
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Council
R.L
Bob) Anderson
Bill Kern
Anderson
Rieth
Florida Power and Light
Moratorium Hits East Venice Building Amid Lift Station Concerns
Venice council halted new building permits on the east side citing lift station No. 7 overcapacity and needed sewer work. Some projects like Park Place and Capri Isles face delays while Bird Bay remains unaffected. permits will be issued with no sewer hookups until fixes are completed.
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Anderson
Bird Bay
Park Place
U.S. 41
Pinebrook
Capri Isles
Edward Redington
Venice
Frank Pellegrin
Joseph Belfiore
Pellegrin
Harry Case
Bay Indies
Venice set Walter Farley Day for Farley at Library Party
Venice celebrates the June 5 premiere of The Black Stallion with a Farley Day party at the Venice Area Public Library. Walter Farley will autograph copies and share anecdotes. Mayor Harry E. Case attends to read the proclamation. Rosemary Farley and council members invited. Refreshments served by Friends of the Library.
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Walter Farley
Venice
Harry E. Case
Friends of the Library
Venice Area
Farley
Mayor Case
Rosemary
Jean Maguire
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