Ringling Bros Circus Plans Venice Premiere With Space Ocean Theme
The 108th Ringling Bros edition debuts in Venice with 16 new acts including Elvin Bale’s jet rocket stunt and a 40 foot gyro wheel. Tito Gaona to perform quad ruple somersault as Jewell New trains 15 lions. Neptune's Circus underwater production features 300 performers and 200 animals running Dec 29 to Jan 1.
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Venice Councilman John Vickers to resign January 1
ITI confirms Venice council member John Vickers will resign New Year’s Day to accept a lucrative offer from his former funeral home firm in Atlanta. He plans to aid the transition by allowing new council members elected December 6 to select his replacement, with an appointment likely to fill the vacancy.
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Downtown Venice Implements Two Hour Parking
Starting November 28 two hour parking will apply on Venice Avenue Nassau Street Nokomis Avenue and nearby streets with signs and periodic tire checks by a Venice Police Department attendant. Fines for violations range from 3 to 5 dollars the city lot north of Venice Avenue remains free for unlimited parking during off season.
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Sandegren Chosen Sarasota County Commission Chair
Commissioner Andrew Sandegren was unanimously selected Tuesday as chairman of the Sarasota County Commission in a emotion free vote. He won over Beverly Clay, who had chaired the board since William Muirhead’s July resignation, with Mrs Clay moving to the vice chair seat. Rhodes urged unity to avoid divisiveness as the vote settled after two members declined to nominate.
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Local Board Deliberations Animate Chairmanship Debate
Neville excuses himself citing inexperience and invites veterans to move forward. Rhodes praises Mrs. Clay then urges Sandegren to ascend to chairman, backed by John Saba. The board continues with the rotating gavel practice as discussions proceed toward leadership changes.
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Esko Rantanen: Finnish exchange student eyes a lost year
Esko Rantanen from Espoo Finland stays with the Van Pelts in Venice while attending Venice High School under the Youth for Understanding program. He says Finnish schools are stricter and won’t credit the year abroad, making it a “lost year” he plans to pursue in the U.S. He enjoys steak and orange juice and misses snow, noting U.S. licensing age differences and that drivers aren’t allowed to drive even at 18 for exchange students. He plans gifts for family back home and helps with the Van Pelts business transition after selling Sunshine Press.
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