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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1979
Page
1
A city survey shows Charlotte’s population increasing by 15 000 over the past five years. Details appear on page 18. The entertainment column notes the film Cheaper by the Dozen at VLT opening Monday with coverage on page 17.
County officials ask for guidance on federal energy regulations as a page nine story notes ongoing efforts to interpret complex policy. Clarification aims to align local projects with national standards and avoid compliance issues.
Venice 16s were eliminated from a late tournament as reported in the daily page 30 feature. Details on page 25 accompany the record of 8 a.m. temperatures and rainfall for the preceding 24 hours.
Venice City Council voted 6-1 to abolish the Airport Manager position created for the local facility. Dick Louis would be replaced by a permanent airport committee with representatives from fixed base operators, a council member, the city manager, the airport foreman and two at large citizens.
Sarasota County authorizes bids to supply aquatic plant control chemicals at an estimated 26000 and to realign the Caspersen Beach road with three new parking lots. Construction costs total about 50000 for parking areas and eight inch posts set along the road and lots. The new road will shift traffic to the bay side between the gulf front and the Intracoastal Waterway. The commission also agreed to swap a Caspersen Beach land parcel for a smaller tract in a separate item.
Venice Councilman Robert L. Anderson corrected a misquote about the city’s sewage plan. He said no further annexation agreements are being considered and it is doubtful another will ever be considered.
Sarasota County School Board approves filling three assistant principal posts at Venice and Englewood Elementary Schools. Elementary Education Director Jean Matheson urged prioritizing Englewood due to location and size, noting a promised position. Total cost about 70 000 dollars. board finds urgent need and approves proposal.
The Sarasota School District approved a 44.9 million budget a 3.5 million increase over 41.4 million last year. After paying core items only about 405 000 remains for unbudgeted needs with a 900 000 contingency and 70 000 for three new assistant principals. Personnel costs drive the budget with 37.8 million in salaries up from last year while non personnel costs rise modestly to 7.07 million. Total expected revenue from federal state and local sources stands at 46.29 million for the year.
Inez Hatchitt known as Tiny Iny retires after 19 years with the Venice Police Department ending a career as dispatcher and officer. Lt. Harry Lanius praises her calm demeanor and valued service while colleagues recall her small frame and big impact.
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