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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1979
Page
1
A campus traffic scare warns of a fatal incident involving 35 potential casualties tied to Yale events. Page 8 details the eerie forecast and safety warnings from authorities.
The entertainment page highlights the Players Theatre production of The Sound of Music with a reviewer’s take on performances, direction, and musical numbers. The review notes standout performances by leads and the show’s overall appeal for local audiences.
Community groups Legion and Auxiliary host a children's party with games and treats. Event details appear in the local section on page 21.
Area school officials outline festive events and programs for the holiday season with plans spanning performances, concerts, and community gatherings. Page 18 provides specifics and schedules for each school.
Venice basketball team loses to Palmetto in a closely watched matchup. Palmetto edges ahead as the clock winds down, leaving Venice to regroup for upcoming games referenced on page 33. Weather notes indicate 8 a.m. readings for prior 24 hours.
The Venice council held a farewell meeting for Berry Walker who resigns December 31 after 11 years. Lucie Grey was sworn in, joining re-elected R. L. Anderson and Eugene Caffrey. Anderson lauded Walker's impact at Venice High School and on city governance as Walker received a chair gift and a standing ovation. Regular session resumes January 8 with Grey joining an all male council.
A Nokomis pastor promotes sending Christmas cards to American hostages in Tehran via the Iranian Embassy Washington DC and KMPC in Los Angeles. He says the gesture shows care and helps ensure the hostages are not forgotten amid the Iran situation.
Sarasota County Commission approved a redistricting plan that moves Jeffrey Fischer from District 1 to District 3, ending his bid against Andrew Sandegren and leaving District 5 open for incumbent Larry Rhodes. The plan tightens population balance and shifts precincts across Districts 1 2 3 4 and 5, with effects still to be seen as future candidates decide their runs.
City Manager Dale Rieth told City Council the city will withdraw from CETA after notifying Sarasota County. He said paperwork and new guidelines hinder usefulness and pay rates discourage applicants. AFSCME union plans to file a grievance that will go to arbitration.
Venice City Council chambers overflow as residents of mobile home parks push for a public hearing on rent stabilization. Activist Harry Jennings and Richard Fredericks cite state inaction and rising lot rents, noting prior laws and a 1977 commission act and a 1975 rent dispute.
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