26 Jun 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1980
Page
1
County commission contest headline HENTE IN CONTEST referenced for Warrens of Virginia feature. Asolo theater review appears on page 20 with a note to see page 6 for related coverage.
Epiphany Catholic Church will dedicate a new facility this Sunday with ceremonies led by the parish priest and attended by parishioners and local community members. The event marks a milestone for the church and its congregation.
Venice swimmers return winners noted for performance as column references page 27 and page 34 highlight.
Temperatures and rainfall are recorded at 8 a.m. daily for the preceding 24 hours, with dates listed as shown. The data logs reflect early morning conditions across the period tracked by the weather column.
Venice area residents consider options to rescue the South County Family YMCA after news of possible foreclosure on a mortgage exceeding 300 000 dollars. Tony Levering, YMCA board member and bank executive, cites three proposals: 30 donors pledging 2000 annually for five years, 50 donors giving 1000 immediately, and a community telethon.
Jim Digan, a 55-year-old with multiple sclerosis, plans to water ski at Venice Public Beach on the Fourth of July despite being wheelchair bound. He aims to inspire others in wheelchairs to try new activities, joining friends in wheelchair basketball and tennis lessons while continuing swimming and scuba diving.
Sarasota County Commission approves an ecologically sensitive conceptual Caspersen Beach plan for a county park and earmarks 100000 dollars for the project. The panel backs a recommended land exchange with the South Venice Civic Association to create a continuous two mile coastline once federal and state approvals are secured.
The Venice Public Library resumes operations after a two week shutdown for move into a 10,000 square foot addition, bringing total space to 18,000 square feet. The new wing adds adult, children, and young adult spaces, a Florida Collection, a large meeting room, and a glass walled garden. The old building houses offices and staff areas while furniture shortages persist as Friends raise funds toward a $75,000 goal.
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