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Bacteria levels high in Venice beach
Beachgoers near the Venice Fishing Pier are being warned to stay out of the water this Fourth of July weekend due to contaminated water conditions.
Every sovereign nation celebrates its independence, but here in the good ol' U.S. of A., we take the parades, patriotism and parties to another level.
Venice Beach Contamination Remains A Mystery
Beaches near the Venice Fishing Pier remain under a health advisory entering the Fourth of July holiday weekend, even though tests indicate the water quality appears to be improving.
Flatbreads galore at new Urban Flats
Published Monday, June 30, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Monday, June 30, 2008 at 1:53 a.m. Tony Ewonaitis has opened a franchise of Urban Flats at 8235 Cooper Creek Blvd.
Venice health care group awards 37 scholarships
Healthcare Volunteers of Venice held its scholarship presentation last week at Venice Regional Medical Center.
Venice gives wanderers a taste of Old Florida
VENICE, Fla. - Say 'Venice' and people think Italy. Tell them 'No, U.S.A.,' and their thoughts move to California.
Program teaches about wildlife
Published Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 3 a.m. In a program titled "Wild Animals: What We Can Do to Help Them," more than 40 children heard stories and facts about ...
Art center hosts anniversary with family fun and contest
The Venice Art Center celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Family Fun Day last Saturday.
Venice beaches still pose health risk
Bacteria warnings at two area beaches will continue to caution beachgoers against swimming, at least until this afternoon.
Board Interchanger for concurrent mechanical and PCB design
Venice, Florida — Zuken has partnered with Dassault Systemes to launch Board Interchanger, a integrative add-on tool for concurrent mechanical and PCB design.
Snook are pleasing those fishing the surf
Published Friday, June 20, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Friday, June 20, 2008 at 6:19 a.m. Don't tell anyone, but snook are in the surf.
Cadence Enhances RF Verification
Venice, Florida — Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has introduced a new simulation technology to verify wireless integrated circuits implemented in advanced CMOS process nodes.
For once, Average Joe is dealt a lucky card
Published Friday, June 13, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Friday, June 13, 2008 at 2:22 a.m. Some of the most contentious confrontations in the halls of government take place at zoning hearings.
Bar permit status must be getting a long look
Published Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 2:41 a.m. City and county building inspectors are often spoken of, unkindly, as sticklers arbitrarily enforcing picky rules ...
Car Plunges Into Pond Near Venice
" A woman is in critical condition after her car plunged into a pond Saturday afternoon near the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and Jacaranda Boulevard.
Mallory's golf game right in ship shape
Fredericton's Annie Mallory has taken her golf game to a whole new latitude. ahoy...and fore!: Fredericton's Annie Mallory, a two-time New Brunswick amateur champion, is working as the teaching pro on a ...
Children's summer program covers spectrum of interests
Kids' Summer Spectrum for ages 7 through 11 begins June 16 at Manatee Community College Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail.
The airport is what it is ... or is it?
Published Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 2:21 a.m. Barbara Fritsche has a good way of describing what happens when people combine assumptions with statistics to form ...
Sarasota County tax base plunges
More than $10 billion bled from the county's tax base last year, an unprecedented decline that translates into a tax cut for many, but more cutbacks and a $40 million budget shortfall for county government.
Published Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 3:36 a.m. For most high school students, graduating from high school is easy, but for others it can seem an unreachable goal.