City pushes annexations to force sewer hookups near Venice
City administrator Dale Rieth outlines mandatory sewer connections for about 600 unincorporated parcels near Venice and across the county. He says domino effects will compel all properties to join the city sewer system as legal and funding hurdles slowly clear.
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Tony Briggs Gonzolier
City of
Venice
Dale Rieth
Sarasota County
Rieth
Bayshore Estates
Women Voters set Caspersen Beach study tour by LWV
Six Florida environmentalists join a Thursday tour around Caspersen Beach led by the League of Women Voters to evaluate preservation and future use of the 113 acre tract. The group will assess development plans, park facilities, and environmental goals, with a final LWV report to Sarasota County Commission. The tour starts 9 15 a m at the Venice Fishing Pier and public participation is welcome.
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Florida
Caspersen Beach
State Department of Natural Resources
Sarasota County
League of Women Voters
LWV
Oliver Hewitt
Mote Marine Laboratory
Micheal Stuart
George and
Rosemary Collett
Venice
Felicidades
Ken Hill
Sarasota
R. M. Dudley
Norman Reninger
City, golf representatives discuss development plans
City officials and Lake Venice Golf Association leaders met at the Community Center in the first talks on major course developments. Topics include a fourth nine holes, encroachment on airport property, and a large landspread operation under the 201 Facilities Plan.
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Lake Venice Golf Association
Dale Rieth
Harry Case
George Wheeler
LVSA
Carl Rohmann
Red Lake
Rohmann
State Department of Environmental Regulation
DER
Venice branch campus talks gain momentum at MJC
South County residents push for a Venice branch of Manatee Junior College. Dr. Wilson Wetzler says funding can come without land purchases, as state official Henderson removes districting hurdles. Venice residents seek local access for an estimated 72,000 people, reducing 45 mile drives for courses.
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Manatee Junior College
MJC
Venice
South County
Wilson Wetzler
Wetzler
Lee Henderson
State Division of Community Colleges
Sarasota County
Manatee
Ellen Kansman
South County Council
Kansman
Venice Babe Ruth Fields Near Completion in Wellfield Plan
Dr. Lewis Saunders drives construction of two Babe Ruth fields at the Wellfield, aiming to serve 14 to 16 year olds and local groups. Each field costs 65 000 dollars with a 10 500 dollar concession stand. one field will lack lights until more funds arrive. A 100 000 dollar gift from Mrs. William T. Pearson funds sod and fencing, and a dance on April 23 at the Venice Community Center supports fundraising.
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Venice
Lewis Saunders
Saunders
Sandspur
Wellfield
North Port
Englewood
Venice Junior High
Venice Suns
William T. Pearson
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth League
Pearson
Little League
Venice Community Center
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A. E. Crockett
Venice Taxpayers League
Sarasota County Commission
Ragan
Crockett
Bay Indies
Briggs
Golf
Henderson
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