Venice Community Center may struggle to break even
The Venice Community Center closed its first fiscal year with a $5,000 spend vs projected $30,000 and a forthcoming $51,500 expense against $20,000 income. City officials see strong use and potential but acknowledge the center is unlikely to be self supporting, with capital needs and higher utility costs cutting into revenue.
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Venice
Public Works
Larry Heath
Community Center
Gene Burr
Bill Kern
City Hall
Kern
Burr
Harry Case
South County
Case
San Fiesta sports line up items and events
Fiesta schedule highlights tennis at Courtside Club on Auburn Road October 21 led by Phil Baker. Venice Senior High versus Fort Myers High football at John E Davis Memorial Stadium draws fan interest with both teams undefeated. Saturday golf contests at Jacaranda and Epiphany grounds run seven days. Noon Kiwanis track meet at John E Davis Stadium features sprints and field events for kids.
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Auburn Road
U.S. 41
Venice Farms Road
Phil Baker
CTC Pro
Venice
Fort Myers
John E. Davis Memorial
Florida
Friendly Sons and Daughters
Jacaranda Golf Club
Old Catholic Church of the Epiphany
Tampa
Nassau Avenues
Noon Kiwanis
John E. Davis
High Ambulance Costs Explained in South County
South County taxpayers pay more than 635000 for a new ambulance district as two years of operation were funded before millage was levied. Deputy director Mike Frazier says one mill funded the first year’s borrowing and a projected 6 mills will cover next year. Some residents question tax fairness for non homeowners.
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South County
Mike Frazier
Frazier
Ambulance Charges Raise Tax Burden in New District
Frazier notes that charging individuals for ambulance calls lowers overall taxpayer cost and shifts burden to users most. Comparisons with the former private service suggest the new district costs more, though he says the private firm failed due to high expenses. Continued on Page 6.
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Frazier
Pony Visit At Nokomis School Delights Children
A pony named Blackjack visited Nokomis Elementary School riding with students and even the kindergarten teacher. Annette Deans guided children around the grass playground as Steve Deans Jr, owner’s son, watched and parented the event.
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Blackjack
Nokomis
Sue Campion
Annette Deans
Steve Deans Jr
Steve Deans, Jr
Venice City saves money and time with employee suggestions
City of Venice reports 105 ideas since 1976 with 24 adopted in the last year and 22 000 dollars saved. Workers can earn up to 40 hours paid leave for ideas boosting city savings exceeding five thousand dollars, while morale gains receive two hours.
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Venice
Lucille Doeble
Deeble
Dooble
Doeble
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Venice Fire
Sarasota County
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