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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1979
Page
1
A large fossil tooth was discovered near the city beach attracting paleontology interest. Readers are directed to page 17 for the full Entertainment review and to page 11 for news on Captain Aldrich retiring from UFD on June 30.
Local sports section previews the slow pitch playoffs with team matchups and standings. Details and bracket information are promised on page 25. Coupons appear in this issue for DermaCulture Pete's Windows and Venice Nokomis Auto in Section C24.
County planners urge scrapping the 201 Facilities Plan as Venice faces sewage needs. Mayor Case questions prior studies while commissioners weigh funding options and a revised plan favoring Venice Gardens Utility expansion to attract federal aid.
The Ryan Rose Fund at Venice Nokomis Bank surpasses three thousand dollars with gifts from locals and faraway donors. Seven year old Ryan, hospitalized in St. Petersburg for a cerebral hemorrhage, shows slow improvement though faces ongoing care costs. McDonald’s car wash fundraisers on June 16 and 23 benefit the fund, with proceeds from Venice area volunteers and the Vikings Little League.
Venice City Council considers a one month delay to allow two public hearings on the Comprehensive Plan after a letter from the Venice Taxpayers League criticizing the plan and urging alignment with the county plan. City Attorney Wheeler notes legal uncertainties and suggests possible need for another first reading if changes arise.
A groundbreaking ceremony at 9 30 a m Wednesday June 20 marks the start of work on the Venice Area Public Library addition on South Nokomis Avenue. Mayor Harry Case and James Sicks president of Friends of the Libel will speak. Punch and cookies will be served. Public invited.
The City Council rejected a developer plan to accept undamaged Pinebrook South streets for maintenance while repairs on others would be completed. City Engineer advised waiting until all repairs end, risking drainage issues, despite Manager Reith favoring partial acceptance with deadlines. A tied vote blocked the motion, prompting a new proposal at the meeting.
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