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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1981
Page
1
Ten year old Mike Montgomery campaigns to protect a bald eagle nest from a developer. He letters the Gondolier asking for coverage and, with friend Chet Dimmintroff, bikes daily to monitor the tree where the nest sits about 500 yards from the highway.
Developers seek to shield local eagles in Gulf View Estates south of Venice on Englewood Road as a pair of bald eagles nests in the 100 acre subdivision. Wardens report two hatchlings possibly appearing in recent days and plans to safeguard the area continue.
The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce urges Sarasota County to designate at least 1,000 acres for planned industrial development in APOXSEE, favoring the north of Border Road site. Officials argue the 250 acre alternative is too small for 20 years, with light industry and offices as the target, pending zoning changes and public hearings.
Venice business leaders pursue clarity as Ringling officials deny plans to move. The resignation of Venice Circus Winter Quarter manager Dick Brown sparks questions about unusual activity around animals and rolling stock while Ringling vice president Neil Simpson and Venice city officials deny substantiation and urge calm.
Sarasota County considers a short term shock sentence for anyone found with marijuana or cocaine. State Attorney Jim Gardner prepared the draft urging tough anti drug measures while noting rising burglaries and robberies. He warned of limited jail capacity and suggested new retention facilities.
Local business listings show ABC Liquor Badcock Beall's Burger Queen and Dick and Meadows presented in a community notice. Readers can expect store hours, location references, and brief advertorial items within the period's business page.
A compact card-style item lists savings from multiple local advertisers. Entries include Electro Bake Foremost Liquor Hearing Aid Center Jackson's Lighting Professional Weight Sears Woolco, suggesting discounts or inserts available to shoppers. The piece reads like a brief supermarket or circular insert.
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