Venice MJC to Open August Classes at South County Campus
Manatee Junior College officials announced August 19 start for basic courses at a Venice branch with evening, three hour classes Monday through Thursday. Noncredit options may be added if demand exists, science labs remain at Bradenton main campus, and tuition runs about $36 per course.
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Manatee Junior College
MJC
Venice
South County
EMI Patio
Capri Isles
Cyrus Criswell
Bradenton
Plans approved for farm attraction in Sarasota County
Sarasota County Commission approved a rezoning of 75 acres southeast of U S 41 and Blackburn Point Road for a turn of the century rural farm community. The plan calls for authentic early 1900s structures, a 2000 square foot shop limit, and a living museum with a small hotel and restaurant to attract residents and visitors. Construction should begin within six months with part of the attraction opening next year.
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U.S. 41
Blackburn Point Road
Sarasota County
Florida
Nicholson
Pelicans celebrate first blessed event at Felicidades Wildlife Foundation
Rosemary and George Collett celebrate the hatching of a firstPelicans in 13 years at nest No 4 as Spunky and Precious Pelican announce a baby. Two other nests hold eggs, with one nest likely to hatch later this week. Fishermen asked to donate fish at 418 Gulf St for new arrivals.
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Felicidades Wildlife Foundation
Rosemary
George Collett
Joy
Colletts
Pedro
Maria
the Wildlife Foundation
Gulf St
Venice Given August 1979 Deadline For Sewer Compliance
The State DER orders Venice to upgrade its sewer treatment to meet state local and federal standards by August 1979. The consent agreement requires monthly progress reports and restricts major line extensions without approval. City officials clarify a building moratorium is not intended, though expansions require DER review.
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State Department of Environmental Regulation
DER
Venice
DEA
Ted Yeatts
Yeatts
Craig MacArthur
Esplanade
I-75 Plans Accelerated From Manatee River to Venice Connector
State Representative Ted Ewing announced acceleration of I-75 work from the Manatee River area to the Venice connector near Laurel, with a status meeting in Sarasota. DOT Secretary Tom Webb said if funding passes, $9.1 million will be used to contract the six mile section from SR 72 to the Venice connector.
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Manatee River
Venice Connector
Laurel
Ted Ewing
Ewing
Sarasota
Department of Transportation
DOT
Tom Webb
House
Senate
SR 72
Venice zoning debate stalls on condo rebuilding section
Venice Planning Commission and condominium representatives clash over a proposed zoning code clause on rebuilding after damage. Condo owners fear new parking and setback rules could bar reconstruction unless variances are granted, raising concerns about discrimination and future sympathy from planners.
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Venice Planning Commission
Bill Gibson
South County Condominium and Apartment Owners Association
Gibson
Central Business
Commission
Planning Commission
Frank Proctor
Bally
Temperatures and Rainfall Readings Note Dates
Temperatures and rainfall are recorded at 8 am daily for the preceding 24-hour period on the dates shown. The entry notes the 8 am readings and summarizes the meteorological data for the period.
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Criswell
c/o Kansman Employment Agency
S. Tamiami Tr
Venice Hospital
Briggs
W. Michael Nicholson
H. M. Place
Pelicans
Red Lake
George Bally
Zoning Board of Appeals
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