28 Feb 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1980
Page
1
Reagan will appear Friday at the Van Wezel Celebration Hall. The event is highlighted in the arts calendar with details on page 20. A review notes Cabaret is the next production at VLT and appears on page 23.
Cub Scout Pack 77 celebrated its Blue and Gold banquet with awards and recognitions. The event highlighted achievements in leadership, service projects, and advancement within the pack. Local families and volunteers attended the ceremony to applaud the scouts.
A feature preview notes a story on page 10 about growing plants without soil, using space age methods that automate and simplify gardening. It highlights innovative techniques and potential home use.
The VHS girls team fell in the district basketball finals losing by a narrow margin. Key players battled hard as the season ends with a tough finish and no state bid.
The report records eight oclock temperatures and rainfall for the prior 24 hours. Measurements are taken daily at 8 am on the dates listed.
Mayor police chief Ray Waymire corrected a Saturday Gondolier error naming Capt Bill Atkins as assistant chief. Atkins and Capt Verlon Ball will share duties with Atkins over Administrative and Support Division and Ball over Patrol Division while both assist Waymire. neither will hold the title.
City Council votes 4 to 2 to draft a bicycle licensing ordinance. Police Chief Waymire supports licensing to curb theft and aid enforcement. Eugene Caffrey urges rules of the road booklets for youths. One council member, Bob Anderson, warns against bureaucratic entanglements and suggests on street registration.
Sarasota county commission approved Caribbean Developments petition to rename Denny Circle in Englewood to Highpoint Drive to align with Highpoint Estates. A second petition to rename Fifth Street to Little Beach Road was rejected after residents weighed in with mixed views.
Groundbreaking begins today in the north parking lot off U S 41 Business for a Venice Hospital expansion adding 48 beds a maternity unit eight surgeries and an auditorium. Ronald Hanson executive director asks public cooperation as staff parking will be displaced and construction will last nearly two years causing noise dust traffic and parking shortages.
Venice council approves listing city land not needed and authorizes sale of two Valencia Road parcels for at least appraised value. Proceeds may fund more parking at the Venice Community Center, while library parking remains a concern raised by resident Jack Sullivan.
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