South County News Update Highlights
South County reports progress on Resolution 14 on page 9 and announces Heart Ball at Hyatt House on page 15.
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1978
Page
1
Common Cause reorganized for South County
Community news notes a reorganization by Common Cause for South County with details on page 6. A feature on Soft-Touch baubles and an unusual tree decor appears on page 11. The girls runner-up in the high school cage journey is highlighted on page 16.
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South County
Driving Offenses Flood Venice Courthouse Ahead of Christmas
Several defendants were found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol at the South Venice Courthouse. The article notes hardship for families, court schedules, and the impact on licenses and finances as penalties are discussed by Judge Stahlschmidt and Judge Cummer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
South County Courthouse
Robert H. Stahlschmidt
South Venice
Edwin W. Cummer
Stahlschmidt
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
County approves water study for Venice area district
Sarasota County Commission approved a 25000 study to assess creating a water service district in the Venice area. The plan funds a 20,000 engineering fee plus 3000 for public information and 2000 for bond preparation and a fiscal agent. The measure passed 4 to 2 with opposition from John Saba and Larry Rhodes amid budget concerns and a Supreme Court funding case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Sarasota County
John Saba
Larry Rhodes
Ed Maroney
Smally, Wellford & Nalven
Sarasota
Central County
Special Utility District
SUD
Commission
Beverly Clay
North County
Why Not Warm Winters In Florida Or Not
A Florida resident with eight years there questions complaints about mild winters. The writer recalls scraping ice from car locks and icy commutes in colder climates and questions those preferring northern temperatures over warm, sunlit days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Remembering Jack Renzo and a life in boxing
Lorenzo Totoro, once a middleweight pro known as Jack Renzo, recalls 1918 to 1928 bouts, a 1921 match with future light heavyweight champ Tommy Loughran, and friendship with John Sirica. Now settled in Venice, he and wife Annice hold photos from a career spent with the Coast Guard and at David Taylor Model Basin, the boxing days shaping a long life.
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Lorenzo Totoro
U.S. Coast Guard
Jack Dempsey
John Sirica
Watergate
Guild Drive
Venice
Annice
Jack Renzo
Tommy Loughran
Lorenzo
Messina
Italy
Totoro
Washington, D.C
Maryland
David Taylor Model Basin
Annice Foley
Mrs. Totoro
Sirica
Washington D.C
John J. Sirica
Liliane Johnson
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