No bias against women in local government says Ruth Pfister
Ruth Pfister, vice-chairman of Venice Parks and Recreation, says there is no bias against women in local government. She notes three women and two men on the board, her own long service, and efforts to keep Venice parks protected either as dedicated public spaces or by referendum.
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Harry Case
Reformed Board
Ray Porter
Arra
Mrs. Pfister
Mayor Case
Venice Area Garden Club
Cincinnati
Ohio
Huntington
Venezia Park
Manatee Court
West Blalock Park
Palmetto Court
County chief says youth leagues overreact to new lease
Sarasota County Administrator Ed Maroney defended a new lease for the wellfield athletic complex noting no link to dual taxation. Recreation Director Walt Rothenbach said leagues may be overreacting as costs rise from utility bills and user fees. The county also eyeing higher sponsorship costs and program price increases to offset expenses.
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Sarasota County
Ed Maroney
Wellfield
Maroney
North County
South County
Walt Rothenbach
Venice Faces Major Storm Drainage Problems After Flooding
Utility Director John Lane and City Manager Dale Rieth assessed storm damage after heavy rains in Venice. Eleven of the first 18 lift stations were out of order, some homes flooded with raw sewage, and the city flagged inadequate drainage. Rieth outlined a five year capital plan plus a $14 million potential 30 year program.
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Dale Rieth
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Venice Airport
Bay Indies Mobile Home Park
Rieth
Tax disputes over Sarasota County school millage notices
Property Appraiser John Mikos and School Superintendent James Fox clash over notices of proposed tax increases in Sarasota County mail. Fox argues local effort millage details mislead about board leeway while capital outlay millage funds maintenance and FEPP eligibility. The 1.25 mill levy, approved for two years, is projected to raise over $8.5 million this year for capital improvements, surpassing the board’s request.
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John Mikos
James Fox
Sarasota County
Fox
Ocal
FEPP
Mikos
Missing Labrador Critter Sought Near Venice, Reward Offered
Raymond Chirnside seeks help locating Critter a six month old black and white Labrador lost near U S 41 and SR 775 in South Venice. The 60 pound pup wears a red nylon collar and the family offers a reward for information or recovery. Call 493-0602 with sightings or tips.
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Raymond Chirnside
Venice
Critter
U.S. 41
Raymond
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