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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1979
Page
4
Laura, representing Cuba in one costume and wearing multiple outfits, travels from Venice to Orlando for the Miss Florida pageant at Bob Carr Auditorium. She and 9 other finalists rehearse, walk, and perform in opening numbers before the final judging.
Gov. Bob Graham declared a state of emergency as 150 independent truckers strike Port Everglades. Sarasota and Charlotte counties impose even odd license plate gas limits, five to ten gallon caps for non-commercial vehicles, and station flags indicate supply. National Guard trucks gas supplies around the Gold Coast and to Tampa shipments while stations stay open hours to serve post work traffic.
Laura travels with the Venice team to Orlando to compete at Howard Johnson's Downtown venues Sea World Stars Hall of Fame and Silver Springs sights. By Saturday 11 p.m. coronation ends with Miss Florida chosen and brunch Sunday honors the winner and four runners-up.
David W. Ernest, 26, of 446 Briarwood Road, Venice, caused a three car crash on U.S. 41 Bypass, then took his 14 month old son at gunpoint. Charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving, and leaving the scene. Bond set at 5380. Families involved include ex wife Deborah, 24, and child James Ernest.
Rockford Bullard attended the groundbreaking noting his role in securing the present library with state funds in 1965. Others present included Mrs. Harry Mogford and Mr. and Mrs. John Cowell along with the Friends board and press. The program was taped and aired on WAMR. Mrs. Koch urged funding for furnishings after the expansion. Library Director Jean.
Venice City Manager Rieth reached the top of the fire ladder on Thursday June 21 amid press observers, describing the ascent as eye opening for firefighter hardships. The feat made him the first city manager to climb the landmark, with a careful descent to steady footing.
The Ryan Rose Fund at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg tops 6400 as Lloyd Rose thanks contributors and notes projected care costs could reach 50 000 to 60 000. Donations can be sent to the Venice Nokomis Bank to the Ryan Rose Fund with Attn. David Voigt President.
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