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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1979
Page
1
South County reports Rotarians heard a formal address by the State Attorney at a local meeting. The event highlighted legal perspectives for the civic group in South Venice and was noted on page 11.
News brief notes three new members join the Community suN FIESTA panel. Details about membership changes appear on page 22 with related notes and context.
Weather records note 8 a.m. temperatures and rainfall for each date, summarizing the preceding 24 hours. Data covers multiple days with readings for temperature highs and lows and rainfall amounts at the start of each day.
FEMA labels Venice among 19 high risk Florida areas and notes the Venice airport could host military aircraft in war, making it a potential missile target. City officials discuss a state crisis relocation plan and evacuation routes, with county authorities to enact guidelines.
The city budget workshop voted 5 to 2 to keep Charles Wheeler on a $20,000 yearly retainer. Councilman Anderson had urged switching to an hourly billing for legal services.
A Gondolier survey finds premium gas at 1.04 a gallon at area stations though pumps show only half the true price. Stations display maximum allowed prices with white tags, while Bolam's Mobile Service notes regular 95.9, unleaded 99.9 and super unleaded 1.04, with the meter showing half the actual charge. Oil company price hikes collide with regulated caps, causing confusion for motorists.
Photo by Burke illustrates a gas price figure that readers interpreted as fifty cents a gallon but is actually only half the real price. The article notes south county residents will soon face the correct higher rate when buying gasoline.
Enrollment in Venice Gardens Nokomis and area schools totals about 4700 as classes begin for 1979 80 with Venice High School recording over 1250 students and Garden Elementary around 630. Lemon Bay High School exceeds 2000 with Englewood Elementary over 900. Charlotte and Sarasota counties set staggered start dates ahead of Labor Day and plan several in service and professional days through October and February.
The South Sarasota County area will publish school bus schedules in the Saturday August 25 issue of the Sun Coast Gondolier.
Sarasota County Commission discussed a proposed ordinance to charge for county recreation facility uses. The plan aims to cover maintenance costs by directing proceeds to a dedicated operating fund, with Venice Community Center a major target and a move to pro rated setup fees and kitchen charges.
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