21 Feb 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1980
Page
1
A page 42 feature uncovers a long cherished tag tale with a happy ending illustrated by vintage photographs. The piece traces a sentimental object through generations, highlighting community memory and shared nostalgia.
A page 27 critique covers the Asolo production Ah Wilderness highlighting acting, stagecraft, and the rustic setting. The review praises the ensemble for capturing Eugene’s hometown charm while noting pacing and lighting choices that shape the mood.
Venice community notes report the Venice Hospital fundraising drive moving to Phase II with expanded programs and public participation. Details appear on page 14.
A novelist completes a top selling book in eight days, with the achievement highlighted on page 43. The rapid writing feat appears to set a new industry benchmark and draws attention from readers and critics alike.
VHS girls start tournament action today as coverage notes show page 31. Weather line indicates 8 am readings for the prior 24 hours.
Construction on Venice Avenue east of U S 41 Bypass begins as part of the I 75 widening. East Venice Avenue becomes a single lane near the drainage canal while a new bridge over the canal is built by the county. Crews clear trees along Venice Farm Road in preparation for upgrading to a four lane highway over a 10.5 mile segment from River Road to U S 41 near North Port. Detours and delays are posted for the 10 mile stretch directing traffic to U S 41 south.
Environmental groups clash as Sarasota County voters learn the commission instructed attorney Richard Nelson to negotiate a settlement allowing Palmer Florida Corp development on land long kept in a natural state. SOBA leader FRED DUISBERG and Charles Covert urged postponement until full information and a public hearing.
The Palmer family and Sarasota County chiefs moved toward a settlement after court battles over 325 acres near Osprey. Palmer reps offered 29 acres of The Oaks to the county and to cut mainland development from 941 to 540 units. Bird Islands would become Neville Nature Preserve and 2 of 10 gulffront North Casey Key lots offered for wildlife area. Siesta Key land of 13 acres kept for potential future development faced strong local opposition.
A federal jury in Tampa dismissed Dr. Sheldon Wald’s $10.5 million anti trust suit against Venice Hospital after three weeks of testimony. Wald, a Sarasota orthodontist, claimed a conspiracy to deny staff privileges to doctors renting office space opposite the hospital on South Nokomis Avenue. Hospital counsel denied the charges and called the suit a waste of time, with jurors finding no evidence supporting Wald’s allegations.
The George Bush for President committee opened its first primary office in Venice with an open house at 216 South Tamiami Trail. O.E. Duke Schneider leads a staff that will register volunteers and supporters 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, serving Osprey Nokomis Venice Englewood and North Port. Sarasota headquarters opened February 6 with 400 supporters and Bush plans to address crowds March 6 at Sarasota Braden ton Airport.
The Venice Planning Commission recommended denying the Mahon preliminary plat for four building lots with a private street, noting it would lose the required 7,500 square feet per residential lot and citing inadequate sewer and water lines and a proposed T shaped street. It also approved a special exception to allow a drive up banking facility for First National Bank of Venice on the US 41 Bypass near Sonny's Barbecue and Arby's Roast Beef.
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