Future joint planning body eyed by two counties
Sarasota and Charlotte officials plan a bi county planning and land use committee for Englewood to guide zoning and development despite Englewood residents voting against incorporation. The six to eight member panel would draw from both counties with one staffer from each planning department and decisions forwarded to public bodies for action. The boards also discussed regional water, traffic, ambulance, law enforcement districts and shared studies for Lemon Bay. Continued on Page 18.
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David Martin
Englewood
Sarasota
Charlotte County
Bob Anderson
Anderson
Charlotte County Commission
Franz Ross
Lemon Bay
Peace River
Veterans Day observances honor area veterans in Venice and Englewood
Veterans Day ceremonies unfold in Venice and Englewood with a program starting at 10 a.m. at Veteran's Park then 10:30 a.m. at Venice Avenue park. Speakers include Ed Bahret and June Gilkison. Participating groups include Nobel American Legion Post 159, VFW Post 8118, DAV Chapter 101, Jewish War Veterans, and Englewood posts. The Lemon Bay High School Band leads at 10:15 a.m. with flags, anthems, and a salute to deceased veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lippstretter
Venice
Veteran’s Park
William Houtzer
Kenneth McCay
Nobel
Englewood Area
Englewood
VFW Post
DAV
Flavey Rozelle
Dominick Maffeo
David H. Batteaux
Ransom Riggs
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 276
William B. Hardin
A.F
DAW
William H. Schultz
Venice Jaycees plan Extravaganza for National Week
The Greater Venice Area Jaycees unveil a week long National Jaycee Week Extravaganza for January in Venice. Estimated 45 000 visitors attend 200 booths costing 100 dollars per booth to fundraise for charity. Governor Graham and many officials invited to opening ceremonies and Pancake Breakfast.
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Venice
Jaycees
Bob Graham
Phil Reed
Jaycees Ways and Means
Graham
Interval ownership debate slows Venice hotel conversion
A Venice planning clash surrounds a Sandbar Beach Resort Motel conversion to interval ownership. Developer Brent Parker argues the project boosts the area while residents fear change. The city awaits zoning ordinance decisions before site plan approval can proceed.
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Venice
Esplanade
Sandbar Beach
Planning Commission
Jud Bodecker
Commission
Brent Parker
Charter 1
Venice Building Department
Interval
Parker
Sisters Teach Windsurfing Bond Through Big Brothers Program
Cecilia Carter and Sandie, sisters in spirit, grow through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in South County. The group connects 50 matched youngsters with mentors, while about 20 more await a big brother or sister to share weekly guidance and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandie
Cecilia
South County
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
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Reed
Gov
Ted Ewing
Big South County
Little Sis
Big Sis
Cecilia Carter
Young
Business Church
Sec. U Editorial
Legals
Kmart
Walgreens
J Byrons
Arby's
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