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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1981
Page
1
Sarasota County commissioners consider a second draft of a mandatory short jail term and fines for small amounts of marijuana and cocaine. State Attorney James Gardner says the harsher penalties aim to deter traffickers and bring local sentencing consistency across judges.
A joint meeting between Sarasota County commissioners and Venice city council discussed funding a near 100 million dollar road program. County Chairman Beverly Clay urged exploring a bond issue with Venice choosing roads to repair and repaying with city funds. The panel weighed consolidation of county and city road systems to cut duplication and costs while noting no funds beyond Proctor Road are available now.
The YMCA Century Club Drive for 1981 nears its halfway mark with just 3500 raised of a 20000 goal. Membership has fallen from 1200 to 800 as efforts continue to fund day to day operations and expand programs for broader community access.
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