Six candidates file for open Venice council seats
Two more candidates joined the Venice city race on Tuesday with four seats open in the December election. Incumbent Mayor Harry Case plans to file this week, while James T. O Gu in obtained a petition. George Wayne had filed officially, and others like Bill Gibson Frank Proctor and Mrs. E Frances Edwards have indicated runs. The election is set for December 6 with filings due by October 22.
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Harry Case
Sun Coast Gondolier
James T. O’guin
George Wayne
City Parks and Recreation
Bill Gibson
South County Condominium Association
Frank Proctor
Venice Planning Commission
E. Frances Edwards
Venice
City and Pepper clash over water line repairs
Venice officials face a legal fight with contractor Harry Pepper over a mile long water main. Pepper refuses full repairs, offers only minor fixes, and warns of a court injunction if the city proceeds with repairs itself or via an outside firm. The city seeks $40,000+ to complete the project amid alleged faulty workmanship.
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Venice
Harry Pepper
Bill Korp
Pepper
Ted Yeatts
Weinstein
Fall Breeze Brings Cool Nights and Lightweight Wardrobe
Cooler air swept the area early this week with low 80s temperatures easing from sultry September heat. Beaches were sparsely visited as residents opened windows, shut off air conditioning, and pulled bedspreads tighter against 60 degree evenings.
Red tide outbreak minor along Florida coast
A fall red tide from St. Petersburg to Boca Grande shows patchy offshore presence with minor fish kills. DNR biologist Karen Sleidinger calls it very minor and notes ongoing shellfish bans in Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee counties while aerial surveys continue next week.
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Department of Natural Resources
DNR
St. Petersburg
Karen Sleidinger
Boca Grande
Sleidinger
Sarasota
Charlotte
Lee
Parade Sparks Cheer and Color on Suncoast
The Suncoast Gondolier notes crowds cheer as drums sound and parade horses decorate the street in bright celebration. Sheri Bridges reports on the festive mood and community enjoyment.
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Sheri Bridges
Suncoast Gondolier
San Fiesta Parade promises gala October pageant
The San Fiesta Parade opens with thousands lining city streets for a festive stroll featuring Grand Marshal U.S. Rep. L A. Bafalis and bands from Venice High, Venice Junior High, and Charlotte High. Royal Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps and Irish Bagpipers headline, with Miss Venice pageant winner and baton twirlers adding color to the lively procession.
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Dave Morgan
Sun Coast Gondolier
L. A
Bafalis
U.S
Royal Lancers
Cape Coral
Venice High
Venice Junior High
Charlotte High School
Bob Hope to headline Venice Hospital benefit on St Patrick's Day
Bob Hope will perform a two hour benefit show for Venice Hospital on March 17 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota. Organizers led by Venice Hospital development director Jerry Kinder chose the larger venue to accommodate expected crowds and extend the fundraiser's reach.
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Bob Hope
Venice Hospital
St. Patrick's Day
Hope
van Wezel
Sarasota
Jerry Kinder
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Wea Merce
Wuest
Benny Goodman
Sammy Kaye
Billy May
Bing Crosby
Dorothy Lamour
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