29 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1976
Page
1
This piece details how the Florida Public Records Law and the Sunshine Law guarantee access to state, county, and municipal records and meetings for all citizens. It explains what qualifies as a public document, limits on use, and situations where records remain confidential, with examples like the Venice mayor’s memorandum and police investigations.
Mayor Harry E. Case said expansion under the Airport Master Plan may clash with the city's Comprehensive Development Plan and exceed council expectations. He favors keeping the airport low key and noted the plan calls for more development than the council envisioned.
Venice resident J L Count Cornwell urges rapid completion of I 75 linking Fort Lauderdale to the Everglades as a defense measure. He warns of coastal invasion risk, cites civil defense ties to Washington and Tampa, and pushes a crash program with support from local leaders.
Venice City Council mulled a new service fee to cover solid waste costs rising toward 250000 dollars yearly. Proposals ranged from 3 to 30 dollars monthly with charges tied to property size and usage, while discussions noted heavy users paying less than cost. A long review was urged with talk of recycling and a possible landfill option, but no agreement reached.
Venice residents face a shortfall for the Fourth of July fireworks with only 25 dollars received from the public toward a 5000 goal. Committee chairman Terry Ewing warns the show may shrink to a few dozen bottle rockets unless more contributions arrive by April 30. Residents urged to send donations to the Venice Bicentennial Committee.
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