14 Apr 1979
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1979
Page
1
Local report notes a man from South Venice faces sexual battery charges as part of ongoing court proceedings. Details and case status are pending deeper coverage on Page 11.
Venice Centre apartment transformed by an artist features bold alterations and inventive decor. The project highlights creative use of space and visual storytelling within a residential setting.
The issue notes money saving coupons scattered across CSF International pages with listings for Eckerd Drug Treasury Drug and Warm Mineral Springs details. Local shoppers are urged to clip savings from pharmacy ads and nearby outlets.
The SAVE OUR BAYS Association with A C Nielsen will mail 20 000 questionnaires to gauge attitudes on life in Sarasota County. Results will aid the county in drafting a comprehensive land use plan due by July 1 1979 under Florida law. The study seeks a broad cross section of public opinion on growth zoning services and related issues.
Frank Grome of Venice REACT aims to convert a 24 year old Chevrolet motor home into a rolling radio and first aid station for area emergencies. He bought the bus for 750 dollars in Florida after driving it from Michigan and is seeking financial aid and first aid supplies to complete refurbishing and repainting.
Beg your pardon Sandy and Joe at Bay Indies Home Park correct a Gon dolier report saying the expected blessed event was in April. They now state the target date is May 8. One of five eggs was seen outside the nest and Joe Sweeters cannot reach it because one swan guards the nest in his yard. Do not expect more than four cygnets.
Virginia Selin urged the Sarasota County Commission to fund a $6,000, one year shelter program for battered women and children. The commission supported the cause but allocated no funds this year, urging a July budget revisit. A screening of Battered Women: Behind Closed Doors was scheduled for April 26 at the USF Sarasota campus.
Venice swim coach James LaMorte wins a civil case after an 80 minute jury deliberation of five men and one woman. VAC accused him of taking $300 worth of swimming equipment to aid the South County Family YMCA in a dispute. VAC also sued the YMCA separately. LaMorte’s attorney called the outcome a foregone conclusion.
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