Gunter Defeats Stone in Democratic Senate Race Runoff
In Florida, Bill Gunter tops incumbent Dick Stone with over 53 percent of the more than 619 000 Democratic ballots. Hawkins and Gunter advance to face off in November. Five constitutional amendments favored by Gov. Graham pass statewide, though Sarasota county rejects amendments two and three. Amendments address housing subsidies, tax relief via referendums, homestead exemption hike, solar tax breaks, and inventory tax elimination.
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Bill Gunter
U. S
Dick Stone
Hawkins
Gunter
Bob Graham
Sarasota County
Library battles book thefts and budget strain
Library officials report ongoing losses of reference books and periodicals with Maguire noting difficulty tallying missing items. She argues reorders must balance needs and costs while patrons are urged to check out more to boost circulation and fund new materials.
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Ms. Maguire
Maguire
Rhodes reflects on election results and future plans
Rhodes greeted returns with mixed emotions saying it was a bad year for incumbents and he could have campaigned harder before the primary. He will continue to serve for 12 years and may pursue Arabian horse breeding near Ocala with his wife. He hopes the anti incumbents trend extends to the White House.
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Rhodes
Ocala
White House
Salvage Irks Florida Divers Over Sunk Gulf Propeller
Divers oppose salvage of the 16 foot brass Bayronto propeller sunk in 1919 33 miles southwest of Venice jetties in 100 feet of water. Donna LaBarge says salvage is impractical costly and risky with 20 minute dives and possible propeller loss while attracting abundant sea life and raising legal questions.
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Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Venice
Bayronto
Galveston
Tex
Yugoslavia
Donna LaBarge
Sarasota
Bayrouto
Boca Grande
Donna
Tampa Bay
Straight South aids Sarasota on drug problems with LIFE comparison
Holloway notes Straight South charges higher fees than LIFE and lacks a clinical psychologist for exceptional children. Parents seeking help for their children's drug issues can contact Straight at the St. Petersburg headquarters via 377-3400.
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Holloway
St. Petersburg
Obituary of Wayne H. Shipley of Nokomis Florida
Wayne H. Shipley 67 of 208 Hibiscus St Nokomis died Oct 4 1980 at Venice Hospital Born in Lodi Ohio he moved to Nokomis six years ago from Newark Ohio He was a retired electrician with the IBEW for 35 years A Venice Nokomis United Methodist Church member life member of Crusader Masonic Lodge Newark ritualistic advisor for DeMolay and treasurer for 13 years of Local 683 Columbus He is survived by his wife Frances I Shipley Funeral services were held Oct 7 at Ewing Funeral Home Venice with Rev Dr John W Freiling presiding Masonic services were offered by Venice Lodge 301 FAM Burial followed at Gulf Pines Memorial Park Memorials can be made to Venice Nokomis United Methodist Church building fund
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Wayne H. Shipley
Hibiscus St
Nokomis
Venice Hospital
Lodi
Ohio
Newark
Shipley
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Venice- Nokomis United Methodist Church
Crusader Masonic Lodge
Columbus
Frances I. Shipley
Ewing
Venice
John W. Freiling
Venice Lodge 301
F&am
Gulf Pines Memorial Park
Venice-Nokomis
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New York Life
United States
Canada
Robert M. Hibschman
Ronald A. Morgan
Robert M. Hirschman & Associates
New York
South Venice
The
South Venice Civic Association
Civic Association
R. Baker
H. Krauss
E. Grether
Edward Bokina
Dorothy V. Williams
First National Bank of Venice
N.O.W
First National
Veni
Natio Bank of
Complete Trust Services
South
Nationas Avenue
Brickyard
Jacaranda Plaza
Osprey
US. 41
Blackburn Point Road
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