01 Mar 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1980
Page
1
A county settlement surprised environmentalists, drawing wide attention to local policy shifts and potential environmental impacts. Officials described the agreement as resolving outstanding disputes while watchdog groups called for further oversight and transparency.
Local paper notes an animal sanctuary in need of funds to survive with a brief pointer to page 6. A dying shoe repair business is highlighted by local shop owners in a related feature on page 4.
The Baseballers outscored Riverdale 9 to 5 in a midweek matchup. Key contributors included several bats delivering timely hits and a solid bullpen after the early innings. Riverdale mounted a brief rally but could not close the gap.
Carlton Hurt, a Laurel Road property owner, urges county to appoint a coordinator with one commissioner to marshal all parties including the county, pit operators and the state DOT. He offers to donate right of way and $1 per front foot for paving if the road is county owned after completion and maintained by the county.
Sarasota County commissioners held a public hearing to renew Don Seaney of Venice Fillandell’s borrow pit permit as the three Laurel Road operators case hinges on paving, noise, and dust concerns. An 18 day extension was proposed to align renewals with Rigby Trucking and Englewood Trucking while residents press for road paving and reduced truck pollution. The hearing date was set for April 1 after postponement.
Venetian Sun Fiesta will be held October 17 to 26 this year to encourage resident participation when tourist numbers are lowest. Gordon Plummer announced the dates and said the timing aims to entertain Venice area residents. Contact Plummer at 488-1855 to help plan and promote the event.
Special to the Gondolier recounts a runner in the 55-59 age group who abandons a 25 mile pedometer gift as impractical. He shares training, a Sarasota 10,000 meter road race result, entry details, weather, and the race day logistics from February 17 at Sarasota High School. He notes 19 starters in his age group and hopes to finish within an hour.
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