12 Apr 1979
Page 1
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1979
Page
1
A clipping notes Sarasota County ranking as the second highest in per capita income. The item points readers to page 12 for fuller figures and context within the local economy coverage.
Venice area service stations report widespread weekend closures as gasoline allocations shrink. At Fina on US 41 Bypass Mike Clark limits pumps, closing weekends. Shell gets 95 percent of prior allotment but still faces shortages. Gulf and other stations shorten hours to cope. Dealers blame supply control and increased demand, not true shortages, and note environmental restrictions affecting drilling.
The school board outlined priorities for 17.8 million dollars in new construction over five years with 1.38 million more if a North Port Venice school is added. First priority is an east central elementary to ease crowding at Ashton Brentwood Wilkinson Fruitville, followed by a north county school funded by The Meadows and an easternmost site for another elementary. An additional junior high may be built east of existing properties by 1985 as the population shifts east.
Venice High Band Boosters appeal for community donations to fund travel for the Venice High School band to the state competition in Miami. The group borrows percussion from Sarasota High for practice and must raise money for buses meals motels and awards while the school board provides limited funding.
A Nokomis family of Vietnam refugees sponsored by Our Savior Lutheran and Emmanuel Lutheran finds comfort in a freshly furnished home. Phuong Pham leads the family with Hai, Nghe Nguyen, and Vinh Pham as they adapt, work at Venice Yacht Club and Rock Block Co., while Nga Dinh interprets and aids integration.
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