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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1981
Page
4
The piece contrasts winter dress at the beach with tourists eager for summer warmth. Residents note the odd sight of visitors in shorts while locals wear heavy clothing and wonder why sun seekers linger, as many tourists may later choose Florida as a permanent home.
A Venice man died while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico on Sept 23. A Venice High School student was treated for an angel dust overdose. Sarasota County voters chose three new county commissioners after a heated primary. The YMCA fundraiser surpassed $450,000, aided by a large donation from Cameron and Isabelle Reed. Venice hosted the San Fiesta Parade and enacted a no nudity ordinance at local bars. Prominent locals were honored for public service, and a $13 million sewer and water project moved forward via revenue bonds. The Greatest Show on Earth faced a temporary shutdown before a Jan 1 premiere, while local elections produced a mayor and council members. The Christmas pageant faced weather delays, a fatal plane crash occurred near Nokomis, a stolen bicycle touched hearts, and Ringling Bros. prepared for the 111th edition to start 1981.
Sarasota tag office says all renewal notices were mailed in November. If owners did not receive theirs, call the Sarasota 365-7056 or South County 488-4825 with current detail number. Clerk will verify records and advise fee amount. delinquency starts January 31.
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