Fire Rescue Truck Arrives Here
A fire rescue truck arrives in our town and is discussed in the local edition. The report notes the vehicle’s features and community readiness, with a follow up reference to further details on page 28.
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1979
Page
1
Christmas in July at Sarasota Square community event
Community notice announces a Christmas in July event at Sarasota Square with details to follow on page 6. The brief highlights a local gathering with holiday themed activities for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arasota Square
Boat eer taps anchor in Englewood
A boat eer collides with an anchor in Englewood prompting a page 9 update. Police and harbor workers investigated the incident and ensured the vessel remained secure. Authorities warned boaters to reduce speed near the harbor entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englewood
Brent Pinkerton Signs Off Scholarship
Brent Pinkerton ends his college football scholarship amid changes to the team roster. He will graduate this spring and pursue professional opportunities as coaches assess the program’s future.
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Brent Pinkerton
Money Saving Coupons In This Issue
A compact notice highlights coupons and discounts from Dean Optical Holiday Inn and Treasury Drug. The item promotes savings on eyewear, lodging, and pharmacy goods across participating outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Optical Holiday Inn
Treasury Drug
Ryan Rose Fund Grows Amid Big Mac Day for Hospitalized Boy
Seven year old Ryan Rose at All Children's Hospital in St Petersburg sees funds rise to cover hospital and doctors bills. About 7400 collected, with total needs estimated at 50 000 to 60 000. Grandmother Joanne Pekovich says he is improving weekly and will undergo tests to rule out a brain tumor. Contributions to the Ryan Rose fund may be sent to Venice Nokomis Bank 304 West Venice Avenue Venice Florida 33595 Attn David Voigt President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Children’s Hospital
St. Petersburg
Ryan Rose
Venice Nokomis Bank and Trust Company
Young Ryan
Venice-Nokomis Bank
West
Venice Avenue
Venice
Fla
David Voigt
Venice Celebration to Light Sky on Fourth of July Eve
Venice will host a July Fourth celebration led by Carla Whiteaker with a $3500 fireworks display near the fishing pier. The event features the showmobile, John Huber as MC, and a mayoral address by Harry E. Case at 8 p.m. Local groups back the program and Big Brothers Big Sisters will award a 1963 Chevy Nova as a late model collectible prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Gulf
Carla Whiteaker
Venice Area
John Huber
WACC
Harry E. Case
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Fireworks Show Aids Boaters With Ground and Aerial Display
Super Sport donations fund the event with tickets at the fireworks site. Flotilla 86 Coast Guard Auxiliary assists boaters returning from the Gulf and a strobe light boat guides the way home near the jetties. Jack Wilkinson leads the display with Venice Jaycees, McDonald’s provides food, and a post-show collection supports a repeat on July 4 1980 with dozens of supporters helping defray costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard Auxilary
Gulf
Jack Wilkinson
Venice Jaycees
McDonald’s Restaurant
Zoning change backs retirement center in Venice
The Venice Planning Commission approved rezoning for a nine acre site off US 41 Business to office professional institutional use to house a Southwest Florida Retirement Center. Rev Hafer of Florida Lutheran Refugee Ministry leads the project with plans for assisted and ambulatory living spaces opposite Wolfer Motors near Avenida del Circo and Grace Methodist parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Venice
Venice Planning Commission
Donald O'Connell
OPI
Uest
Chard J. Hafer
Florida Lutheran
Toss and Refugee Ministry
Emanuel Lutheran
U.S. 41 Business
Wolfer Motors
Avenida del Circo
Grace Methodist
Panic gas buying eases as Tampa shipments reach coast
Sarasota County fuel official Sebastian D Alli says panic buying has declined as Port of Tampa ships 65 percent of normal capacity to west coast counties. Sheriff deputies moved tanker trucks to Amoco stations in Venice last weekend and may continue if needed. Governor Graham opens 67 energy information centers statewide on July 2 to address ongoing energy concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota County
Sebastian D’ Alli
D’alli
Tampa
Amoco
Venice
Robert Graham
Florida
Florida Cooperative Extension Service
State Energy Office
Revered Mary Hinkle Starts a New Reminiscence Column
Reverend Mary Hinkle of Country Club Estates launches a new column recalling childhood in Michigan and a diverse career. Her path includes Remington Rand executive roles, Yellow Pages pioneer work, banking, drafting, theater, Sarasota News ad staff, and Unity Church ministering. She retired as pastor of Unity on the Gulf in Venice and has built churches across several cities including Detroit and Metairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hinkle
Country Club Estates
Mary
Michigan
Remington Rand
Old
Detroit
Jackson
Mich
Battle Creek
Pittsburgh
Penn
Buffalo
N.Y
Fort Wayne
Ind
Metairie
East Venice Avenue Bridge to Close for Repairs
The Road and Bridge Department announces the East Venice Avenue Bridge will close again on Monday July 2 from 6 30 p m to 9 p m for continued mechanical repairs. This marks the third closure in recent weeks with times chosen for lightest traffic to reduce inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice Avenue
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Golden Apple
Community News
Church
Editorial Beebe
TV Guide
Wenene
Joanne Pekovich
Sun Coast Gondolier
Ryan
Lloyd
Circus
Randall Hicks
City of
Dorothy Lippstretter
Sheriff's Department
East Venice Avenue
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