17 May 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1980
Page
1
Chamber of Commerce backs millage levy with board president detailing VLT future plans on page 20. Community item notes no refuse collection on May 26 and directs readers to page 4 for details.
A brief note highlights a compact feature on page 9 titled It's a Small World. The item suggests cross connections or a human-interest angle within the issue.
A new real estate firm debuts with a discount fee model aimed at buyers and sellers. The launch signals a shift in local property brokerage pricing as the firm positions itself against traditional commission structures.
The Green and White game is scheduled for tonight at the stadium with coverage and notes continued on page 15.
Coupon listings appear for Brickyard Stu Cen 11 Treasury Drug .14 and Walgreens 3 with pricing hints and store locations mentioned in a compact savings roundup.
The Venice Taxpayers League urged voters to oppose the 1.25 mill school levy in the upcoming election. They support repairs funded by bonds and state funds rather than extra taxes, arguing HB451 may allow 2 mills without voter approval and could raise total school taxes to 11.25 mills. The group notes potential revenue gains but questions the board's funding method.
Florida State Rep. Ted Ewing opposes a House bill that would give every teacher a $2,000 across the board raise. He argues salary and curriculum decisions should rest with local school boards in Florida’s 67 districts. He warns the proposal sets a problematic precedent and could raise property taxes. The measure reportedly would cost taxpayers $170 to $200 million.
Reported Thursday morning a brown substance floating from the Venice pier was identified by Mote Marine Laboratory as oscilatoria, an annual Gulf of Mexico algae bloom that is harmless and typically peaks after storms with no odor or irritation among piergoers.
Robert J. Hamilton defends his asserted unconscionability stance on the Bella Costa common elements lease in Venice. He denies making threats or statements about court action and cites Florida case law upholding contract obligations. A 1977 law option for condo associations to buy leased property may be expanded by a proposed bill. Hamilton warns of countersuits for malicious gossip and expects higher legal-fee assessments if litigation proceeds.
Eighteen precincts will open in South County for the election with polling sites listed from First Baptist Church in Osprey to Venice Bible Church. Poll hours run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Precincts include 6 at First Baptist Osprey 7 Nokomis Fire Station 8 Venice Gardens HOA 9 Englewood American Legion 21 Epiphany Parish Hall Venice 26 North Port Albert Goll Center 33 Lake Village MHP Nokomis 34 South Venice Civic 36 First Baptist Venice 42 Harbor Cove North Port 43 Calvary Reformed Church Venice Gardens 44 Trinity Lutheran Englewood 45 Venice Recreation Center 50 Our Savior Lutheran Nokomis 51 Faith Baptist 52 Trinity United Presbyterian Englewood 55 Sandalwood MHP Venice 58 Venice Bible Church.
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