09 Oct 1980
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1980
Page
1
A brief notice indicates voters in South County may be asked to decide the future of the Englewood ambulance service. The item appears in the South County section with page references for related features.
A daily record reports temperatures and rainfall measured at 7 a.m. for the preceding 24 hours across the dairy district. The summary notes how weather conditions shift over the dates shown and provides the latest figures for temperature and precipitation.
Coupon insert roundup highlights savings from Kmart Grand Union Sears Stottlemyer and Shoemaker Woolco with discounts on groceries and household items. Readers can clip offers for store brands, electronics, and apparel across the week's circulars.
In Sarasota County, R L Bob Anderson defeated Larry Rhodes in the District 5 Republican runoff. Three new faces join five commissioners in November as Beverly Clay and John Saba win re election while Andrew Sandegren and James Neville lose. Anderson will meet Democrat William Mullen in November. Hardcastle defeats Coblentz in Sheriff runoff and Hawkins bests Frey in the Senate GOP runoff.
After runoff tallies Bob Anderson leads Sarasota County Commission veteran Larry Rhodes. Anderson thanks supporters and vows to campaign for the general election while attending meetings. He credits a high road campaign and focuses on county issues like capital improvements and reliable water.
The South County Family YMCA drive shows a net $155,000 in gifts and pledges after a recent $5,000 increase. A prior $5,000 donor withdrew, as funds would be returned if the $425,000 goal was not met by Sept 30. The deadline was extended to Nov 30 after the campaign failed to reach the target.
Venice public librarians plan a checkpoint near the checkout to ensure materials are accounted for as patrons exit. Lacking funds for electronic surveillance, director Jean Maguire says the measure aims to deter missing expensive works with minimal delay and no extra staff.
Venice residents and Sarasota County officials clashed at City Hall over a proposed Venice to Sarasota Square Mall bus route. Commissioner James Neville's remark drew sharp complaints about rudeness, while the map visibility issue sparked tension before detailing a seven trip daily route from Venice Avenue starting at 6 15 a m to 6 15 p m with two hour runs and no clear cost savings for localized service.
Private program Straight plans a Sarasota South branch on Cattleman Road. Retired Lt. Col. William Holloway will direct the center, serving clients from the Skyway Bridge to Key West with about 103 youths initially and room for 125 to 130. The program operates on a $250,000 annual budget, charging about three dollars daily to most clients.
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