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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1979
Page
1
Community updates note land swap proposal to expand public beach and page 28 coverage, plus features on page 33 about People helping people and a look at community efforts.
The Venice Americans advanced to the Babe Ruth district finals with a convincing performance. Details appear on page 25.
Daily weather notes record temperatures and rainfall at 8 a.m. for the preceding 24 hour period. The entry indicates a routine observational schedule and data capture for meteorological reporting.
Venice City Council discussed redividing Bob's Subdivision on U.S. 41 Bypass amid a near capacity sanitary sewer system. City Engineer Jack Toma warned the plan would overtax utilities and traffic, noting upgrading Pumping Station No. 7 would cost 25 to 35 thousand dollars and only meet needs for seven to eight years. Despite doubts, the council approved the replat with a drainage ditch to be filled by the property owner.
Venice votes down adopting Sarasota County's odd/even gas sales ordinance. Mayor Case says city charter requires county ordinance to be effective. Councilman Kalajian cites stations' operators' complaints about lost sales and added county compliance in most Florida counties.
The Sarasota County School Board deadlocks 3-2 against selling Siesta Revland land after debate over capital funds. Dr. Glasser’s deciding vote pauses the sale to seek future options while board members McElheny Olson push for asset flexibility and delaying disposal.
Sarasota County Commission acting as the Health Facilities Authority refused to lend bonding authority for issuing 10.1 million dollars in tax exempt industrial revenue bonds for the proposed Englewood osteopathic hospital. Commissioner John Saba added a phrase signaling the board would consider other options.
City Manager Dale Reith raises the idea of eliminating council and mayor salaries, substituting expense accounts to dodge FICA and retirement contributions as the state moves elected officials onto the Florida Retirement System. Councilman Berry Walker supports abolishing pay, noting past opposition to salaries. A hospital project funded by HCA seeks state approval to build a 100 bed facility with 18 local osteopaths ready to practice, pending a certificate of need.
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