Interstate 75 construction to begin near Venice in 90 days
County Planner H M Chuck Place told a Venice League of Women Voters meeting that segments of I 75 east of Venice could open by 1981 or 1982 with parts to contract within 90 days. FDOT officials said one segment will bid this month and two others by year end.
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H.M
Chuck” Place
League of Women Voters
Place
Florida Department of Transportation
FDOT
North County
St Pete Chief Wave: Venice Names New Police Chief Candidate
Ray V. Waymire, 47, former St. Petersburg police chief, is recommended by Venice City Manager Dale Rieth for chief of police. With 20 years on the force and a master’s in criminology, he led crime reduction and helped finalize a first contract with police union. If accepted, he would take the post within 30 days amid a recent Venice union vote.
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Dale Rieth
Venice
Ray V. Waymire
Nova University
Ft. Lauderdale
University of Tampa
Waymire
Westinghouse
National
Slater
John Shockey
Robert Ferry
Ferry
Ten enter Venice city council race to fill four seats
Venice election turnout rises as four more candidates join ten hopefuls for the four open city council seats. Bill Granger 26 and James T. O Guin 25 are among the youngest filing. Granger cites youth representation and charter expansion to broaden council diversity.
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Venice
Bill Granger
South County
John Pettenger
Pettenger Enters Race for Three-Year Council Seat
Pettenger, 56, announces a bid for the three year council seat vacated by Bill Freeman. He cites dissatisfaction with current officials and promises to attend meetings prepared to vote, opposing Granger and Planning Commission Chairman Frank Proctor. He has lived in the area five years.
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Pettenger
Bill Freeman
Granger
Planning Commission
Frank Proctor
Senior Citizens Rap Sessions Aid Aging Minds at Venice Campus
Jane and Albert Rossa lead a group therapy style program at Manatee Junior College Venice campus to help seniors share experiences and pass on knowledge. The sessions began last June as an offshoot of a Sarasota program led by Dr. Leslie Jekely and have expanded to South County.
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Jane
Albert Rossa
Venice
Manatee Junior College
MJC
Kossa
Sarasota
Leslie Jekely
Kossas
Ellen Kansman wins Sunshine Press Community Service Cup
Ellen Kansman was named winner of the Sunshine Press Community Service Cup at the Venetian San Fiesta Miss Venice Pageant. Ed Hong presented the award as the Sun shine Press started the service honor last year. Kansman is lauded for her leadership with the South County Council and the I-75 Now committee and for roles with the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce and Displaced Homemakers program.
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Ellen Kansman
Sunshine Press
Playwell Company
Kansman
South County Council
Manatee Junior College
Venice Area
Englewood
Sarasota
Manatee County
Sun Fiesta boosters help area people smile
The Venetian Sun Fiesta relies on boosters who pay 10 dollars to vote at board meetings and support the annual event. The fifth annual festival will cost over 8000 dollars, funding Miss Venice scholarships, prizes, advertising, and other expenditures. Call Jerry Kinder at 485-3862 for details.
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Jerry Kinder
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