27 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
1
Ghosts and goblins will abound on Halloween night as black cats witches and bats lurk around Venice preparing to join ghoulies and ghosties in celebration. The article explains Halloween meaning holy evening before All Saints Day and recalls Druids fires marking year start and legends of Jack o lanterns born from a stingy Irishman’s pranks on Satan.
The San Fiesta Week celebrates Halloween style revelry with children parading for candy and playful tricks. Tips urge groups with a chaperone, flashlights, makeup over masks, and parental inspecting of treats before eating. Community notes mention Venice pageant crown, go kart races, sand sculpture at the beach, and a council debate over park access on U.S. 41.
Venice officials expressed anger after being told the county will not honor a five year old agreement to maintain Harbor Drive and West Venice Avenue. City Manager Dale Rieth cited a Maroney letter stating the resolution is no longer valid, leaving the city with no funds to cover street upkeep.
The Venice City Council approved converting part of The Rialto in front of Venice Hospital into a city park after discussion. Officials warned the plan could be dropped if deeds to the land are unclear or if the Florida Department of Transportation opposes the project. Ronald Hanson and Lane Marshall presented a plan to transform the triangle land used for construction storage into a park like open space.
City officials say the end of municipal courts and lack of state prosecutions leave police tickets and fire code violations unenforced. The City Attorney notes cases rely on state statutes, while the council seeks answers and considers legal paths. The meeting also approved a bid of 160,882 dollars.
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