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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1982
Page
1
South County riders face a $25 fine for riding after dark without a front light and rear reflector visible at 500 feet. Sheriff deputies will enforce the ordinance after county commissioner Jerry Hente pushed the measure amid hazardous bike paths.
Venice City Council will hold a special workshop Tuesday at 2 p.m. in City Hall to decide pier repairs and funding. Altair Maintenance bids almost 140000, while options include higher pier use fees, parking charges, RV campsite, or a restaurant, amid FAA funding concerns and a move from airport to general fund accounting.
The Rev. J C Sims of Union Baptist Church Venice recalls a past easier ministry and a present battle to attract parishioners. He cites family breakdown and aging membership as key causes and notes many members are busy with work and school. Financial strain compounds efforts to renovate and serve the community. The story continues on page 6.
The Health Systems Council backed Venice Hospital to build a 100 bed Englewood facility after a 3 to 4 vote opposing Fawcett Memorial Hospital. Boston’s Community Care Systems lags, while a Saturday meeting in Sarasota will decide next steps and likely be forwarded to the state Department.
County transportation officials say Blackburn Point Bridge will close Tuesday March 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for welding on a loose gear. Vehicular traffic will not be affected and officials stressed the bridge remains safe.
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