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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1981
Page
1
Spanish explorers seized gold and minerals in the New World but left Florida a new wealth citrus. Four centuries later Florida ranks as the world’s top citrus producer and tourism remains a major industry.
Four homes on Neponsit Street and Michigan Avenue were vandalized Monday night as citrus fruits were hurled from a passing car. Grapefruit struck 559 Neponsit causing roof damage. 567 Neponsit saw a grapefruit through a front window. 524 Neponsit had oranges broken through two panes. 616 Michigan Avenue reported oranges shattering a window. No suspects identified by Sarasota County Sheriff's Department.
Venice leaders win broad legislative support to bring light industry to the South County. During a day of hearings eight chamber directors questioned the delegation about MJC funding I 78 connector funds and a local option tax. The group reported strong backing for expanding the tax base without raising school costs.
Venice officials abandon the Mercedes Plan for a 16 million, 15 year renovation to fix 24 miles of streets. The council will evaluate future road and storm drainage work individually amid citizen opposition and concerns about funding and assessments.
The school board approved a seventh and eighth grade middle school plan by a 5 to 0 vote, moving ninth graders to a four year high school and leaving sixth graders in place. Principals warn about facility needs and potential crowding on the campus as the change is set for fall 1982.
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