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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1979
Page
1
Story notes a key legal appeal involving a killer-for-hire case advancing to the Supreme Court. Details emphasize the high court’s potential review of appellate decisions and the broader implications for criminal law and conspiracy charges.
Asolo presents entertainment coverage featuring MERLIN, a magical musical. Page 11 notes cast, production design, and show timing with merlin themed spectacle.
City Manager warns council may have breached the charter in a developing dispute. Details appear on page 27. The note is part of a broader community feature package including school year work on page 25 and a feature on Bob Welch starting his seventh Pop Warner season on page 29.
The record notes 8 a.m. temperatures and rainfall for the preceding 24-hour period on the dates shown.
Laura Peterson an 18 year old Venice summer worker at Soco Gardens Zoo was critically injured when a 500 pound male brown bear dragged her from a cage and mauled her neck and abdomen while she cleaned the area. Zoo operator Jim Miller and a tourist helped pull her free as staff called rescue squads and medical care was arranged at Haywood County Hospital. The incident occurred Monday afternoon Aug 6 at Maggie Valley zoo housing two European brown bears Bruno and Loppy ages 40.
Englewood area families greet school year with staggered start dates and registration details. Charlotte County students begin August 22 while Sarasota districts start August 27. LBHS operates double sessions due to construction with grades 9–11 7 a.m. to noon and 7th–8th 12:15–5:15. New students register August 22 and must show immunizations, birth certificates, and proof of domicile.
Venice attorney Norwood Gay asked the City Council to review a preliminary plat for Stancias de Capri a 124 unit condo project by Emil Mohut on Capri Isles Boulevard but Mayor Harry Case said no further plat approvals would be given until the signed agreement with Playwell Corporation and Castle Communities is formalized The May compromise raised sewer and water charges for 1 900 lots in exchange for relieving Playwell from a connector road obligation and remains unsettled as the city awaits a formal contract from Playwell.
George Wayne a 1978 council member told the council he read reports of Monday’s budget workshop and expressed concern if they were correct He argued the new city charter separates policy from management and should keep council out of personnel decisions He urged no repeat of lapses.
County Commissions adopted a resolution to sponsor a LEAA grant for victims of spouse abuse. A preliminary $17,500 grant application from the Rape Crisis and Prevention Center and Safe House has been favorably reviewed, with final LEAA approval possible after county clearance.
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