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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1979
Page
1
A ceremony marked the dedication of Englewood School in South County. Local officials and residents attended to celebrate the new campus and its impact on the community.
Page 21 highlights the musical Camelot with a spotlight on a pair of spouses performing jointly. The piece notes their collaborative staging and the production's reception.
Ten hopefuls compete for the Miss Venice title Saturday night. Venice High hosts a game against East Bay with outcome details on page 29 and page 17 coverage of the Miss Venice event.
Daily weather recap records temperatures and rainfall amounts at 8 a.m. for the prior 24 hours, with readings taken on the dates shown.
Ryan Rose, honored brain tumor survivor and local hero, is Grand Marshal for the Venetian San Fiesta Parade on Saturday October 20 in downtown Venice. Venice celebrates Ryan with public cheers after his September 28 Ryan Rose Day in Chicago.
A mid meeting withdrawal ended a Venice Planning Commission decision on a special exception for a drive-through convenience store selling pre-packaged foods and beer and wine at the Turin Bahama corner opposite Venice High School. Sarasota attorney Robert B. Bennett spoke for Krempel Enterprises as letters from local officials and institutions were read.
Laurel Road residents won a partial victory as county commissioners ordered pit owners to pay for paving the private road. The board granted earthmoving firms a one month permit to operate while they arrange paving, amid strong resident testimony about noise and dust from truck traffic.
Board members Dr. Kay Glasser Dave Olson and Dr. Tom McElheny questioned the central office decision to appoint former Booker East principal Betty Carper to Wilkinson School as assistant principal after a committee had named three candidates. Dr. Heusner defended the move citing Booker East closure and a needed placement, while urging a possible transfer if a new position is created.
The Venice Taxpayers League reports ad valorem taxes for 1979 will fall slightly due to a state millage cut for schools, though some taxpayers face increases after reassessment. They oppose CETA funding retention, SWIFTMAD costs, and the South County Ambulance District budget, while backing a road bond plan and a by pass to ease congestion from I-75.
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