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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1978
Page
1
County tourism shows record growth with visitors and spending up in the latest figures. Officials credit attractions and events for the uptick, while local businesses anticipate continued momentum through the season.
The VHS Indians secure a victory in the Coral Coast Conference as reported on page 27.
Venetians report eased U S travel to Cuba as Americans return from Caribbean trips. The paper notes the island nation now welcomes visitors with fewer restrictions, signaling a shift in tourism and international travel.
Venice officials pursue bids for a 10 000 square foot library extension on South Nokomis Avenue to meet decade long demand. The Friends of the Venice Area Public Library plan to raise any shortfall beyond 250 000 on hand, with 200 000 already allocated by the county.
State Rep. Ted Ewing of Venice faces mandatory sewer hookup within 365 days as county health officials notify unannexed Golden Beach residents. Rieth sent Ewing’s name to health director Ragan to inform property owners to abandon septic tanks and join city lines. Ewing, a Golden Beach resident, rejects annexation despite city sewer law.
Petrus Huitencn from Holland arrived in Venice after cycling from Toronto through multiple states. He runs a summer ice cream stand on Terschelling Island nicknamed Piet Ysco the Dutch Butcher Noble. He told locals he traveled 60 to 70 miles daily and plans to continue west.
Sarasota County Commission held a Tuesday meeting in South Venice to hear petitions for rezoning. Residents opposed the Venice Gardens lot change for a side entrance to a planned shopping center near U S 41 By Pass. Another request by Yolanda Bryan faced opposition in the Sorrento East subdivision. A separate petition by William L. McCracken to rezone 65 acres near Mission Valley was continued to January 2. The panel also denied a 10.65 acre Englewood Road area rezoning for William Norris.
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