07 Feb 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1980
Page
1
The Sarasota Fair organizers tout record attendance and exhibitor success in a brief notice prompting readers to consult page 21 for full coverage and highlights of exhibits and events.
A fragment from page 77 highlights a Venice theatre feature titled Ana Little Istasia. The short note suggests an entertainment piece focusing on the performer and production, with minimal context available from the clipped text.
Three residents of South County are named to leading positions in the local Historical Society. The article notes the appointments and responsibilities of the new officers and hints at upcoming programs.
A weekend feature outlines a seminar on aging with program details and guest speakers. The notice directs readers to page 17 for full information, including date, time, and registration guidance.
Venice High wrestlers cap a solid regular season with key performances noted as the countdown to district heats begins. Page 29 preview hints at upcoming bouts while readers are reminded of the day’s weather summary recorded at 8 a.m.
Sarasota County Commission held public hearings on two borrow pit requests for Interstate 75 work. Dubose Construction won approval to remove 468000 cubic yards of fill from a 32.6 acre pit south of I 75 and west of North Port after addressing complaints about another pit. Jasper Construction’s 40 acre site between the Venice connector and I 75 was denied when Goode cited RF2 zoning preventing industrial use and allowable fill removal.
Traffic on East Venice Avenue east of U S 41 Bypass saw speed limits cut to 25 mph on the divided section and 30 mph toward River Road amid widening work. By Tuesday the orange signs were removed and original limits restored, but large construction signs remain visible, hindering River Road detours toward Englewood and North Port.
The special Venice City Council session reviewed an audit by Peacock and Swearingen noting missing asset records, including sewer pipes and water lines, and poor inventory practices. Officials discussed adding staff, a compliance manual, and shifting to stronger controllership duties.
The Drug Abuse Task Force led by Dr. Charles Koch presented 18 recommendations to the Sarasota County School Board. A key proposal urges a resolution declaring illegal drug use by students harmful and calls for strict conduct rules and consequences for drug related offenses. The group also seeks board attendance at drug rehabilitation program meetings and workshops, plus funding for the events.
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