Lake Venice Golf Course faces relocation near Venice Municipal Airport
Airport manager Russell Graham says portions of Lake Venice Golf Course adjacent to the Venice Municipal Airport encroach on airport land and will likely be moved. Only an FAA variance could prevent the relocation, a move tied to a city survey to identify mower zones under the lease requiring 60 acres mowed eight times yearly.
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City Faces Loss Of Venice Airport If Self Support Fails
FAA official warned Venice Airport Advisory Board that the municipal airport could revert to federal ownership if the city does not operate it as a self supporting facility. He cited inadequate rents on airport land and non aviation revenue as factors, while outlining steps toward an airport authority to gain control and financing powers.
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Venice area tourism roars to record winter visitor surge
Venice overview reports a 20 to 25 percent rise in winter tourists, with hotels motels and rental units fully occupied for months. Executive Director William McFarland says only a few rooms open recently and even unsold condos are rented to ease overflow. He expects conditions to persist at least a week after Easter due to improved facilities.
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Tit for tat rule of the game in Venice carnival
City Administrator Dale Rieth stages a mock arrest during the King Neptune Frolic in Venice. The playful ploy ends with Rieth and officers jailed, later pardoned, as the event contrasts with talk of rising tourist traffic and seasonal shifts in the area.
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Venice Civic Center grounds broken for new 1000-seat center
Venice community leaders celebrate the start of construction on the Venice Civic Center after a 447 892 bid by Growth International of Punta Gorda. The facility will seat 1000 with folding walls and four subdividable spaces. funding totals 320000 Sarasota County 80000 Venice city 75000 Civic Center Association.
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