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05-03-2006, 11:11 PM
Venice to annex Caspersen Beach?
Venice city officials believe one of the biggest changes will be their law enforcement presence. Currently, Sarasota Sheriff's deputies have to drive through the city limits to patrol Caspersen Beach, while Venice city police officers are right down the road. A decision to proceed with annexation is expected by the end of the month.
Click here (http://www.wwsb.com/news/details.asp?id=43725) for the full story.
Is it time for the City of Venice to also annex the streets that are in the city limits -- and not just the houses? The home owners must pay taxes, but the streets don't.
Venice city officials believe one of the biggest changes will be their law enforcement presence. Currently, Sarasota Sheriff's deputies have to drive through the city limits to patrol Caspersen Beach, while Venice city police officers are right down the road. A decision to proceed with annexation is expected by the end of the month.
Click here (http://www.wwsb.com/news/details.asp?id=43725) for the full story.
Is it time for the City of Venice to also annex the streets that are in the city limits -- and not just the houses? The home owners must pay taxes, but the streets don't.