Civic Beautification Committee Back in Action
The Civic Beautification Committee resumes work, signaling activity on planned community improvement projects. Details awaited on page 7.
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1980
Page
1
Desert Song Review at Golden Apple Shown on Page Sixteen
The Desert Song draws audiences with its musical numbers and period flair as reviewed on page sixteen. Critics note strong performances by leads and solid staging in a compact, stylish production that reflects the period style.
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Golden Apple
Englewood Shopping Center Rezoning Nixed
Community update reports the planned rezoning of the Englewood shopping center was rejected by the planning board. Officials prompted residents to review subsequent steps and timelines for any appeals or alternative development proposals.
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Englewood
Features VISIT LENINGRAD with the city manager
A feature on a city manager’s visit to Leningrad highlights official exchanges and local governance insights. The report outlines aims, key discussions, and potential implications for city relations and policy.
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Leningrad
Venice Little League Girls Reach State Tourney
The Venice Little League girls earned a spot in the state tournament after strong performances this season. They head into Monday’s action with confidence, aiming for advancement in the state bracket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Little League
Classifieds and Directory Highlights Across Sections
Inside Today features automotive and Church Directory data in Section C. Listings include 20 Classifieds, Entertainment notes on pages 16 and 18, Flea Market ads on page 3 to 6, and Social News in Real Estate pages 8 through 10. Obituary notices appear in Letters and obits on page 7. TV Guide and renewals appear on pages 17 and 19.
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Fibniiguere Teres
Sore Ernie Asece Altar
Tavr Leer Renews
Ter Ee
TV Guide
Money Saving Coupons in this issue
Money saving coupons highlighted for Burger Queen Walgreens and Hair Styles by Maudie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burger Queen
Maudie
Walgreens
Venice area vet sues sheriff over stop sign arrest
Dr. Robert Greenwald, a South Venice veterinarian, files a $25,000 damages suit against Sheriff Jim Hardcastle and Deputy Harry Brayley claiming false arrest and harm to his reputation for an incident at Baffin Drive and U.S. 41 on November 28, 1979. The suit notes disputed stop sign timing and visibility due to plants and a partly obscured stop line. The deposition quotes Brayley that Greenwald passed the sign, while Greenwald says he stopped within 60 feet of the intersection and proceeded slowly onto U.S. 41. The matter cites traffic control standards and view obstructions near the corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baffin Drive
U.S. 41
Venice
Sarasota County
Robert Greenwald
South Venice
Jim Hardcastle
Harry Brayley
Greenwald
Brayley
U.S. Department of Transportation
Baffin
U.S.41
Sarasota school board reviews 1980-81 budget priorities
The Sarasota County school board, in a second budget workshop at City Hall, identifies top priority items for tentative funding and plans additional sessions to fit programs within the 51.8 million dollar budget. Contingency funds will cover future district needs as they prepare to approve a tentative budget next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota County
Sarasota City Hall
Henry Heusner
Tom McElheny
Heusner
Sarasota High
YMCA Must Stay Committee forms to save Venice Y
Three Venice area businessmen create the YMCA Must Stay Committee to raise 425000 within 60 days to prevent the South County Family YMCA from closing. They seek 425 area residents to give at least 1000 each, with gifts held in escrow under a 60 day Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Venice Area
David Farley
Richard Hazen
Robert Arbuckle
Ymca Board of Directors
Farley
Hazen
VACC President disputes Sun Coast Gondolier story
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce president Mike Corradino says a Sun Coast Gondolier report misrepresented last Tuesday's board meeting. He asserts the 1980 Guidebook topic was postponed due to June complaints about agenda deviations and that press access was appropriate after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Chamber
Corradino
Census tallies show Venice population up 79 percent
Preliminary 1980 census figures released by the U S Census Bureau indicate Venice grew from 6 648 in 1970 to 11 940 in 1980 with 8 917 housing units up from 3 744. County totals rose 62 percent with North Port at 5 939 and 3 971 housing units. Officials note figures are preliminary and subject to field follow ups and local review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Census Bureau
Venice
Jeff Hindman
Hindman
Sarasota County
North Port
Census Bureau
South Venice VFD acquires new pumper and SCUBA team
The South Venice Area Volunteer Fire Department adds a $65,000 750 gallon pumper to a seven-truck fleet and forms a 10-member Search and Recovery SCUBA team. Fire Chief John Hart notes local donations support future purchases. A sign thanks donors who contribute $10 annually, though payments are not mandatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Venice Area
VFD
John Hart
Art
Alligator Road
Hart
South Venice
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Macfarlane
M.B. Macfarlane
BY David Martin
Sun Coast Gondolier
VACC
Frank Sargent
Martin
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