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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1978
Page
1
Brief item notes a fatal hit and run involving a North Port woman. Details are scattered across pages with references to page 9 and page 8. The note also mentions delayed item numbers and related features on other pages.
City Manager Dale Rieth notes inflation and a need to enlarge Venice City Hall while adding 19 new positions. Mayor Case opposes staff hikes as the 1978 79 budget totals about 5.93 million with debt service and millage at 5.404, plus 0.068 to cover debt. The plan includes a city hall addition and sizable airport park fishing pier increases.
Sarasota County students prepare to return as schools begin enrollment for five year olds and older. A physical exam and immunization proof are required for new students along with birth and domicile verification. Kindergarten and first grade eligibility are explained with early entry rules.
After years of dispute the Sarasota County Charter Review Board votes to table work on a complete new charter until after the November 7 election. The board cites ongoing turnover and seeks cooperation from the county commission, with attorneys and funding arranged for a later start.
Sarasota County students enrolled in summer classes are rising under a new progression policy requiring passing a language arts test for promotion. Nation says computer scoring aids individualized instruction despite fears of reducing students to numbers. Officials had not released fail figures, while an estimate cites 100 hours for a new charter.
The Sarasota County Charter Review Board unanimously approved placing a charter amendment on the November ballot to protect city self determination. The League of Cities seeks Article 8 language to prevent county consolidation of police and services without city voters' consent. A public hearing Tuesday Aug 17 at 5 30 p m in Sarasota City Hall chambers is set to discuss the dual taxation amendment and related changes.
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