Debbi Belcher rises to solid waste supervisor in Venice
Debbie Belcher, once a truck driver, earns the top score on a promotion exam to become Venice solid waste supervisor starting Sept. 14. The New Jersey native will lead a male crew, oversee routes and paperwork, and ensure equipment runs smoothly while she gains on the trucks to learn routes and procedures.
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Venice Jobs Office Fights Rent Cut for Space
Florida Employment Service Venice branch seeks donated space as Oct 1 cutoff ends $411 monthly rental. Office manager Tom Desio appeals to Chamber, city, and businesses after budget cuts and removal from the hit list. He recalls operating from a heated space in past and warns they may relocate to a garage if needed.
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School Board weighs returning extra capital funds
The School Board may roll back the capital improvements windfall of about 3.5 million dollars beyond the 10 million approved by voters. Three of five members favor not collecting more than the voter amount, while state officials say overriding the law could save taxpayers funds during budget hearings.
Hitchhiking: A Dangerous Question on Florida Roads
The article warns hitchhiking risks in Florida as a common transient state faces rising robberies and rapes linked to rides. It cites 18 000 highway robberies last year, notes driver and passenger dangers, and cites SPARCC guidance urging caution and protective tactics, especially for women.
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Sarasota
Sparcc
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