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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1981
Page
5
Sarasota County voters rejected buying The Oaks tract from the Potter Palmer Estate for about 30 million dollars with a bond plan raising costs. The county issued a stop work order to Vroom Construction after crews cleared buffer zones along North Creek despite alleged ecological practices.
Taddie Underground Utility Company Inc of Fort Myers submitted the low bid of 3 181 082 to the Venice City Council for a bond backed utility expansion. The project covers six island divisions with water and sewer service over about 18 months. The 30 year bond will cost taxpayers over 40 million with a $6000 plus hookup surcharge for enclave residents. Highest bid came from Gerl Construction at 4.5 million.
Anderson told the city safety meeting that many streets will be closed or partially closed during the lengthy construction. He warned of danger on streets under work and urged cautious driving as the project tears through the city. The sewer and water project start is delayed by bond issues. Officials seek enclave residents to hook up to spread costs, with a proposed hookup charge of $5,450.
B Larz Newton of 212 Bayshore Circle Venice, longtime Library Column writer for 16 years, died Friday Dec 18 1981 at Venice Hospital aged 86. Born 1895 in Leeds England he became a US citizen, Harvard class of 1918 veteran, practiced law in Worcester 35 years, cofounder Venice Area Public Library, Harvard Club of Sarasota, Venice Unitarian Church. Survived by wife Nancy daughter Gail and husband William Martin and their son Chip, adopted daughter Set Janie Jordan and two grandchildren Kandice and Leroy. Memorial gifts to Venice Area Public Library.
The article recalls Jefferson Davis Ford who performed on the instrument to stunned silence and thunderous applause. He later faced a tragic fate when he drowned while installing a bridge during a military exercise, despite help from the British press and local coverage.
George and family plan a two day wildlife rehabilitation workshop at the Peninsula Nature and Science Center in Newport News Virginia on June 11 and 12. George receives this year's meritorious conservation prize from the International Wildlife Association for native wildlife care and rehabilitation. The Colletts note economic hardship has reduced contributions to their group yet patients must be fed cages built and equipment replaced and seek support to continue operations.
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