19 Apr 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1980
Page
1
A 71 year old Cape Haze resident was arrested on DWI charges and booked after a traffic stop. The incident prompted a police investigation and potential court date follows.
Entertainment feature notes a charity event titled Fantasy on Wheels held at Sunshine Skate City with proceeds supporting a local cause. Details point to a page 21 reference for full coverage and participants.
A Nokomis man faces grand theft charges as reported in local community news. The case details and arraignment are expected to be covered further on page four.
The page highlights a continuation of SPART coverage focusing on Tunisia's troglodyte caves. It details excavation context, cave dwelling history, and notes scholars studying the unique geological formations. Readers are invited to view accompanying photos on page 19.
A business news note reports a SCORE seminar attracting a loverflow audience duration with attendees from local firms and startups. Page reference indicates additional details on page 8.
The Venice Indians extended their win streak to 22 games as reported on page 15. The team dominated with strong offense and solid defense securing another victory in the season run.
Bayshore Cleaners highlights Money Saving Coupons in this issue with offers from Chick File and Walgreens. Readers are urged to clip and use these savings at participating locations.
City Manager Dale Rieth asks City Council to reconsider a rock revetment to curb erosion beside the Venice sewage plant. Previous split over funding and land deed stalled action as the state would fund part while beachfront owners hesitate to deed shoreline.
The Venice school board accepted Southland Construction of Winter Park for a 436 055 reroofing project at Venice Junior High. The bid tops architects estimates but undercuts earlier rejected bids, with weather permitting completion by fall. The board also reviewed the ad hoc basic skills report and approved changes in Sarasota High School leadership as Wilmer Banks nears retirement.
City Councilman Eugene Caffrey withdraws his sponsorship of a bicycle ordinance that would license bicycles for permanent residents and regulate sidewalk riding speed and parking. The measure also proposed penalties for riding under the influence and aimed to educate youths on traffic safety.
After heated debate the county school board approves Gene Pillot's plan to award two year appointments to Col Robert Keefer Ernie Cox and Dr Ken Stevenson through June 30 1982 The action follows a bid award to Southland Construction Inc and Keefer's prior role as director of operations with ongoing consideration of flexibile duties ahead of a new superintendent.
Three Springs a therapeutic camping and wilderness program near Murphy North Carolina offers aid for drug abuse learning to relate to others or seeking growth. Operated by Fred Crimi and Paul Burns the program runs summer sessions from June 15 to 23 with 325 dollar scholarships donated by Gulf Shamorck Rigby Trucking and Venice Paint and Wallpaper to help two children cover half the fee.
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