31 Jan 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1980
Page
1
Inflation pressures force budget cuts in highway projects. Officials warn delays and reduced scope could slow progress on planned routes as costs exceed prior estimates. Local leaders vow to seek additional funds and reallocate resources to finish critical segments.
A brief feature outlines Pan American World Airways flight attendants explaining a corporate merger. The piece previews details discussed by crew members and hints at implications for routes and operations.
A Sunday banquet celebrated gridders and spikers, honoring standout players and coaches for the season. Local teams recognized for athletic achievements and sportsmanship at the community event.
Weather data record 8 a.m. observations for a 24-hour period on the dates shown. Temperatures and rainfall amounts are listed for each location.
ABC Liquor Servisoft presents a page of money saving coupons including discounts on spirits wines and mixers. Readers can clip and redeem at participating stores while supplies last.
FDOT explains why seven 115 foot pre stressed concrete beams failed when dropped at the I-75 Border Road site. Replacement cost tops 41000 dollars with 56 dollar per linear foot price and a 45 day construction delay.
About 700 residents filled the Riverview High School Auditorium to testify on redistricting plans. Dr. Tom McElheny proposed Alternative No 6 to skip redistricting this year and fund portables instead, at an estimated $20 000 each for 14 units totaling nearly $800 000. The proposal aims to relieve overcrowding while postponing district-wide changes, noting broader fixes for Sarasota High and Southside Elementary would follow separately.
Sarasota County commissioners deferred a vote on a proposed rate hike for about 648 Englewood Isles Utility Company customers. The lengthy hearing featured attorney Kenneth Gatlin and CPA D Grady Hough presenting reasons for the increase tied to Englewood Water District costs, with the next debate set for March 25.
Venice Area conducts a survey in early February to identify adult education needs and community problems. Pat Scavo, community education coordinator, will distribute the survey via Venice Junior High School to about 384 families. Courses include cake decorating, motor repair, yoga, and more, run by local experts at low or no cost.
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