31 Jul 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1980
Page
1
Community news notes the school superintendent search is winding down with references to coverage on multiple pages. A stand off at Beaver and Pine is reviewed on page 24. Venice Hospital fund drive remains active, with details on page 21. Women in broadcasting features appear on page 17.
The Major Girls Softball All Stars secured a victory in their latest game on page 29. Strong pitching and timely hitting helped them pull ahead late.
Weather records show temperatures and rainfall measured at 7 a.m. daily for the preceding 24 hours on the listed dates. Data includes high and low readings, rainfall totals, and any notable weather events reported by local observers.
Paul and Helene Dorn of Country Club Estates Mobile Home Park near the Intracoastal spoil area report rat infestations tied to dumped dredged material. A rat entered their home through an opening near the electric service as steel plates and repaired gaps were added. The Dorns recall park plans to convert spoil land into more mobile home sites by 1971, with bids for removal of spoil.
Frank Janda a 22 year Sarasota County resident and Venice motel owner announced his candidacy for the 15 member Charter Review Board as the District 4 Republican. He aims to balance economic environmental and retirement interests and notes his north and south county ties. The charter board is weighing a referendum to shift county commissioner elections to a district system.
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce board discusses the stalled 1980 Guidebook published by South East Advertising run by president Mike Corradino. Delays cited include color separations and printer issues with no accounting details until publication. A property owner criticized new policies and dropped membership amid the dispute.
Venice councilman Eugene Caffrey, 68, announced his candidacy for mayor in the December city election. A former vice mayor and longtime civic leader, he cites plans to fix water and sewer deficiencies and fights vandalism while highlighting his accounting career and past public service in New Jersey.
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