10 Jul 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1980
Page
1
A one person show headlines events at Asolo Theater with a focused performance. The intimate solo piece offers a strong acting showcase in a venue known for experimental theater.
Former Sun Coast Gondolier staff member John Hewens 54 died in a Piper Aztec crash with his wife Gail 39, brother Clare 52, sister-in-law Nancy 49, and nephew David 18 near Knoxville during a storm last Thursday. Investigators began work as FAA seized tapes. early reports say the craft hit a mountainside at high speed after descending from 9000 to 1800 feet.
Circuit Judge Robert Hensley approved a court settlement between Sarasota County and the Palmer estate allowing 325 acres of bayfront land in Osprey to be rezoned for a 540 unit clustered housing development. The deal doubles density, yields 150 acres to the county, and faces criticism from SOBA over lack of a public hearing.
The council unanimously passes the initial ordinance to raise sewer plant capacity charges aimed at funding 5 million dollars for new east side Venice sanitary sewer service. Edward Redington presents a schedule with fixed minimums and per fixture unit fees across housing categories. Anderson pushes toward fixture unit only pricing to aid low income housing.
Venice city council passed Ordinance 839-80 on final reading despite Kalajian's push to table it for study. The measure adds a new zoning section for adult congregate care living facilities, proposing higher densities than the Planning Commission recommendation and citing a Sarasota broker's client seeking development near the U.S. 41 Bypass.
Venice City Council authorized aesthetic improvements for the unsightly triangle in front of Venice Hospital. Councilman John Kalajian outlined a reusable design using railroad ties river rock and 19 palm trees with hospital funding the half of the 10800 cost. Public Works director Larry Heath suggested movable materials in case the site is widened for U.S. 41 Business.
Venice officials oppose the Areawide Housing Opportunity Plan presented by Roland Eastwood of Southwest Florida Weil. Mayor Case and Councilman Caffrey voiced opposition to using tax money for rental assistance and questioned immediate need despite local Comprehensive Plan provisions.
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