17 Jul 1980
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1980
Page
1
The Henderson city administration announces a fresh energy plan initiative aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs. Details on funding, timelines, and involved departments are expected as the plan progresses through council review.
Community notes that county officials will cover costs for Reiter Field maintenance. A separate item highlights a deputy engaging in doodling during downtime as a light local feature.
Venice Little Leaguers defeated their opponents 5 to 1 in a decisive game. Key players contributed on offense and defense as the team secured the win. Detailed stats and recap appear on page 33 with full box score and highlights.
Venice resident Bob O'Kelley of 504 S Nassau Street protests a two story closed building on a corner lot on Business 41 He contends the derelict house harms his property value and attracts rats He notes about 14 rats were killed in a week and urges city action to liens and demolition The city attorney handles the case with owner Valenti of Michigan and a seven day cleanup notice has been issued
Ellen Kansman, Republican candidate for the 5th District Sarasota County commission seat, argues against growth without roads funding and calls for a county growth policy. She criticizes current zoning as scattered, favors coordinated county and municipal services, and questions dual taxation. She suggests incentives to attract low income housing without HUD.
The Sarasota County Commission rejected a Venice Gardens church request to place two 32 by 48 inch directional signs along county right of way. Officials cited a state ordinance against such signs and noted multiple similar requests from churches groups and clubs.
Dale Goodnight 23 of North Carolina, staying in a Venice condo, was rescued after nearly drowning at Englewood Beach on July 8. Lifeguards Donna Olin and Chip Fendt, bystander Mel Westrich, cousin David Conner, unknown helper, and a paramedic aided CPR before Englewood Ambulance Service transported him to Venice Hospital.
Jim and Jean Lass, longtime builders now farmers, use hydroponic gardening in Nokomis. They operate two 30 by 100 foot greenhouses on a five acre tract and plan a second unit. As Miracle Gardens distributors they supply local markets with crops and aim to specialize one crop for commercial viability.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.