County weighs outside auditor over construction fees
County Administrator Ed Maroney says an external auditor may assess the county fee structure for processing rezonings special exceptions and building permits to prove fees are fair. Contractors claim increased charges are unnecessary and accuse department heads of foot-dragging.
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Ed Maroney
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Prime lawn spared? Venice fights over expansion
Venice officials faced a row over plans to tear up a famed Golden Beach lawn for sewer and water lines. Taddie crews cut and reseeded after contractor policy, despite mayor’s bid to save Henry Wolf’s manicured property. Completion slated for August 1983 with full restoration promised.
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Golden Beach Boulevard
Venice Utility Expansion
Golden Beach Enclave
Wolf
Venice
Frank Proctor
Ken Anderson
Taddie Underground
Taddie
Wolf's Lawn
Golden Beach
Sarasota County
John Saba
Saba
City
Venice Faces Budget Cuts Hit Fire and Police Needs
Venice city budget drafts cut funds for a new fire station and police renovations. Fire Chief Culbert seeks more personnel while Police Chief Waymire warns about an aging radio and potential breakdowns. Council weighs borrowing for a new station with over 100000 in interest first year.
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Venice
East Venice Avenue
Police Department
James Culbert
Culbert
Ray Waymire
Waymire
Auburn couple seeks help with caring for 44 dogs and 27 cats
Marie Cullen and her 78 year old husband Charlie have sheltered homeless pets at their five acre Auburn Road property for 38 years. With Charlie in Venice Hospital the daily kennel cleaning and care duties fall to Marie who asks for volunteers to alternate days and help with removing waste and washing the concrete kennel. Please call 488-6015 if you can assist.
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Charlie
Auburn Road
Marie
Venice Hospital
Venice
Charlie Cullen
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