Rate drive to save Y rescue gains limited gifts
A community fundraising drive in Venice continues to struggle as only $117,000 has been raised toward a $500000 goal to keep the YMCA open. Local leaders urge more donors, with 10 days left, and list numerous $1000 plus gifts from individuals and organizations including banks, clubs, and businesses.
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Richard H. Nash
Robert Arbuckle
South County
YMCA
P.O. Box
Venice
Fla
Richard Nash
Farley
Herb
Jeanette Hanchey
Bob
Janet Arbuckle
Richard
Janet Hazen
Mary York
Anna Earl
Morris and
Mary Copeland
Esther B. Nicholl
Lloyd Chapman
Lee
Marie Leaphart
Norman E. DeLaney
Holcomb
B & J Dragline
Britton
Parvo Virus Seen Spreading in Florida Dogs
Veterinarians report a parvo virus outbreak centered in the Venice Nokomis area amid prior vaccine shortages now easing. No cases yet in Port Charlotte. owners are urged to avoid canine fecal matter and seek veterinary help for any parvo symptoms.
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Florida
Greenwald
Venice- Nokomis
Port Charlotte
Oaks Referendum Absent From November Ballot Fight Over Purchase Price
Sandegren pressed for a general obligation bond vote to fund part of the Oaks purchase from the Palmer estate to Vroom International Development for about $6 million. Nelson cited a 4.5 million 1978 appraised value with state funds to cover the rest, while opponents warned delaying could hurt funding. Environmentalist Lincer backed urgency amid statewide priority ranking and local input.
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Sandegren
Richard Nelson
Nelson
Palmer Estate
the Oaks
Vroom International Development
Sarasota
Palmers
John Saba
Robert Graham
Saba
Larry Rhodes
Jeff Lincer
Tallahassee
Duisberg
Florida
County plans bike safety program with sheriff patrols
The plan includes bicycle safety education, bike inspections, and an enforcement effort by two sheriff deputies on small motorcycles to curb reckless riding in school zones. Federal grants totaling about $11,000 will fund audio visual gear, while two instructors’ salaries total around $35,329 for the program.
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Sheriffs Department
Garris
Sheriff's Office
Henry Heusner
Heusner
Venice High Opens Year with Open House for Parents
Venice High School announces its annual Open House on Monday September 22 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m. Parents will tour facilities meet teachers and review curriculum with the aim of deeper involvement. New principal William Hancock and new faculty will be introduced during the event. At 9 15 a casual meeting and refreshments follow.
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Malcolm Zweibel
Venice High School
William Hancock
New
Venice Gardens
Max
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