Vote on county complex likely in Sarasota on Osprey site
Sarasota County Commission signals a referendum over the location of the new county administration building. Chairman John Saba sought commissioners' views after William Muirhead proposed moving the complex to Osprey, a plan backed by three members while three favored Sarasota. A Gondolier campaign and a coupon poll spurred reconsideration.
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Sarasota County
John Saba
William Muirhead
Osprey
Larry Rhodes
Saba
Irving Snyder
Andrew Sandegren
Sarasota
School
South County Courthouse
Referendum Debate on Courthouse Moves and Osprey Site
Voters favor a referendum and show strong support for the Osprey site while officials urge proceeding. The Sarasota county seat remains Sarasota with courts kept there due to a reverter clause, despite public interest in moving to Osprey.
Jaycees Rock Venice Beach in Annual Beach Cleanup
Venice hosts a Rock Festival led by the Jaycees starting Saturday at 9 am to remove rocks from the gulf bottom. Prizes include three $25 awards funded by Realtor Frank Raeburn, the Jaycees and People's Bank, with two additional categories to be announced.
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Michele Fullerton
Venice
Gulf
Jaycees
Wayne
Mike Dorst
Frank Raeburn
The
People’s Bank
Bob Hess
Hess
YMCA Summer Programs Kick Off At South County
The South County Family YMCA offers Kinder Kamp for ages 3-5 and Summer Fun for grades 1-6 with leaders for seventh grade. sessions run 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Grace Methodist Church with trips, crafts and stories. Fees range 20 to 22 dollars for members and 30 to 35 dollars for nonmembers per two-week session. Swimming classes begin July 17 and run to August 10 for all ages. For information call 488-0670.
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South County Family Ymca
Grace Methodist Church Playground
YMCA
Teen Center faces possible loss of United Fund support
The United Fund of South Sarasota County voted to withhold funds from the Venice Teen Center until the center can show proper administration and effective use of money. Critics cite poor operations and missing monthly financial reports, while the fund moves to surprise visits and stricter oversight to ensure youth services are well spent.
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United Fund of
South Sarasota County
Venice
George O’brien
O’brien
Center
Tom McDonough
McDonough
United Fund Board
Termine
Jack Snyder
United Fund
Roberts Bay Optimist Club
Loggerhead Program Underway on Casey Key
Efforts to locate loggerhead turtle nest sites continue as volunteers are redirected to monitor private beach properties. Organizers confirm volunteers should watch their own shores to avoid trespass while aiding the endangered species under federal protection.
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Casey Key
Ardis Allen
Sarasota
Miss Allen
Ralph Kraetsch
Kraetsch
Sun Fiesta Grows Into Venice Octobers Big Celebration
The Venice Sun Fiesta becomes a reality with a three day festival starting October 19 featuring dozens of activities. A meeting appointed co chairmen for queen contest air shows water ski exhibitions car and boat events and numerous tournaments. The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce started the project with many clubs showing interest and plans for a parade, fireworks, and a Little Theatre opening with Lil Abner.
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Sarasota
Bradenton
Venice
Dale Boudreau
Corky White
Jay Eastman
Jim Huffaker
Sam Herron
Wayne Lechlitner
al Borgenton
Joseph Bezjian
John Huber
Wayne Brown
Freeman
Venice Area
Venice Little Theatre
Lil’ Abner
Pornography cleanup planned at Venice Newstand
The Venice Newstand faces new pressure from a recently passed Florida anti obscenity statute. Owner Charles DeShazo declines to speculate on how the law will affect his business while officials outline definitions and scope of the measure.
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Venice Newstand
Florida
Charles DeShazo
Senate
Criminal Justice Committee
Venice Aviation Association to discuss Fiesta and airport plans
Venice Aviation Association schedules a public meeting at 7 50 p m in the Venice Little Theatre to weigh aviation participation in the October Venetian San Fiesta and the future of Venice Airport amid condo proposals near the facility. FAA film to be shown. Residents pushback includes noise and flight path concerns.
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The
Venice Aviation Association
Venice Little Theatre
Venice Airport
Venice
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Era ends as KMI closes after 127 years
After more than a century the Kentucky Military Institute closed its doors. On May 27 the school held its 128th commencement, with Dr. William T. Simpson distributing diplomas to the last 25 graduates amid nostalgia and rain in Louisville. EMI became the Kentucky Academy in 1971.
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Kentucky Military Institute
Kentucky Academy
William T. Simpson
Louisville
EMI
Venice
The
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Snyder
Commission
Richard Nelson
Ringling
Venice Beach
Teen Center Board
Ches
Bill Freeman
Hugh McPherson
Dale Adams
Cochairman
KMI
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