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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1978
Page
1
Officials report charges filed in a narcotics investigation with details referenced on page 18. A North Port youth faces an insanity plea consideration noted for page 23.
The musical King and I has its run extended through September 5. See page 15 for details and performance dates.
Local couple performs a stage piece described as a labor of love. The lighthearted show brings warm community focus and family involvement to a weekend program across the region.
In this issue readers find money saving coupons from various advertisers. Savings notes highlight discount offers and participating stores, with details on where to clip and redeem.
A city committee released a 14 page report on Venice's reverse osmosis plant with a second Reynolds Smith and Hills report for 5000 dollars. The panel found the RO choice proper and found no proven criminal conspiracy though value and blame questions remain.
Weather data show 8 am readings for the preceding 24 hours with temperatures and rainfall amounts recorded on the listed dates. The report covers multiple stations and notes deviations from normal levels where applicable.
Sarasota County Commission and Charter Review Board clash as Commissioner Larry Rhodes calls members idiots amid a hearing on a charter amendment to guarantee municipalities the right of self determination. The public hearing is set for August 15 at 5 30 p m in Sarasota City Hall. The measure, urged by the Sarasota County League of Cities, would respond to a proposed state constitutional deletion of Article 8 Section 1 which could allow county city service consolidations like police protection without city voter consent.
Sarasota County votes on who pays for special fire district elections. Commissioners approve placing a Sept 12 primary ballot item to let residents decide if the county or districts cover costs. Assistant county attorney says state law requires the public choice. A swimming pool ordinance is sent for further study, aiming to match state rules while keeping local permit and inspection control.
City officials consider Reynolds Smith and Hills plan recommending a 20 cent per thousand gallons rise for both water and sewer. The proposal would lift average residential bills by about 2 dollars monthly, aligning with a five year debt repayment to the general fund. No decision was made pending further study after the report.
The Sun Coast Gondolier launches a weekly Business Directory in Section C offering alphabetized category listings of local services. Readers gain an up to date guide to area businesses as the paper continues coverage of news, sports, entertainment and advertising.
Sheriff Jim Hardcastle reports STEP will concentrate on the U S 41 corridor after a six month review shows 588 accidents at 17 STEP sites, up 45 from last year, with half on U S 41 Bee Ridge to Reneva. The county logged 1744 accidents overall in that period as STEP funding from the Governor's Highway Safety Commission continues.
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