South County Board Okays Record Budget Without Protests
School board approves a record budget amid calm meetings with no protests. The item appears in South County Today and is noted as a key local government action.
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1979
Page
1
Venice Budgeteers Engage in Cost Cutting
Community notes show Venice budget committee adopting cuts to routine expenses to balance the town finances. Officials emphasize prudent spending and preserving essential services as residents weigh the impact on local programs and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Sister and Brother Reunite After Ten Years
A reunion story reports a sister and brother finally reuniting after a decade apart. Details from page 14 are referenced.
Football to Hit Local Scene with a Bang Next Week
Local football returns with a bold push as organizers announce a major weekend kickoff. Details on page 8 outline teams, venue, and anticipated crowd.
Money Saving Coupons in this issue
Perma Shine and Leland Plumbing offer promotions in this issue. Coupons highlight discounts on cleaning supplies and plumbing services with limited validity. Local ads urge readers to clip savings for home maintenance and improvement needs.
Venice Hospital Expansion Plan Moves Forward
A steering committee and office for the Venice Hospital Expansion Fund are set as construction on the $10 million expansion could start before year end. The drive seeks $3 million in local voluntary subscriptions, with $7 million in tax exempt revenue bonds to complete the project adding eight new surgeries 48 beds a classroom auditorium and a maternity unit. The effort has Florida state approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Ronald T. Hanson
Hanson
Florida
Will Hurricane David Hit Venice and Florida
As press time the path of Hurricane David remains uncertain for Venice and Florida. The Sarasota County Civil Defense outlines threat order: storm surge first, then wind damage and possible tornadoes, followed by inland flooding. Surge has caused devastating rises of 20 feet or more. Venice’s Gulf coast location elevates risk. Wind combined with water proves deadly. Florida’s 1928 hurricane death toll underscores the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Venice
Florida
Sarasota County
Gulf of Mexico
Civil Defense
American Red
Hurricane watch and evacuation advisory for Venice area
Residents are urged to monitor local stations when a hurricane watch is issued and to act if a warning follows. The guidance covers shelters, securing property, protecting a pony, and registering with Red Cross Disaster Headquarters. Prepare fuel, a battery radio, and shut off utilities before leaving if evacuation is ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Okeechobee
Venice
Miss Englewood Pioneer Days Crowned at EVFD Hall
Blonde Jill Diane Herendeen was named Miss Englewood Pioneer Days by four judges at the Lemon Bay Breakfast Kiwanis Club pageant held Thursday night at the EVFD Community Hall. Cheryl Ann Rhyan was first runner up with Tonya Filer as second runner up. Tara Corbin won Miss Congeniality. The event, moved from Lemon Bay High School gym due to construction, featured costumes and sponsors across Englewood businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill Diane Herendeen
Englewood
Cheryl Ann Rhyan
Tonya Filer
Tara Corbin
Deborah Boyd
April Spann
Latrelle Fulford
Lynn Henshaw
Patricia Connolly
Laura Hinck
Elaine Knoeringer
Sharon Cole
Susan Lane
Beth Ann Farmer
Lisa Kelly Jarvis
Kathleen Wilson
Kerry Rosselett
Kathy Gen
Weight reduction program planned at Venice Elementary
Venice Elementary will start a ten week weight reduction program this September under principal Sandra Schurr. It will be voluntary with parental consent and include specialized meals and an exercise plan. The initiative aims to address an estimated 20 percent of students above ideal weight and assess success after the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice Elementary
Sandra Schurr
South County
Schurr
Venice
James Dunaway
Laurel Road Dust and Mud Struggle Between Residents and County
East Laurel Road, two miles of rough surface, hosts eight neighboring homes on large parcels. Residents allege Sarasota County declined to pave a privately owned road while issuing permits to trucking firms to use it for marl pit access. They urge county takeover and maintenance, noting dust in dry weather and deep ruts after rain. Observers counted eleven heavy trucks in 15 minutes. buses also use the road. The owners say they could maintain the road themselves if truck traffic stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar! Pits
Laurel Road
Roger Totten
Susan Powers
Totten
Powers Family
Tottens
Montgomery Trucking Company
Powers
Also Mentioned on This Page
South County Today
Golden Apple
Community News
Social News
TV Guide
Perma Shine
Leland Plumbing
Charles R. Miles
Dan H. McLeroy
Englewood Bank and Trust
Robert K. Farrington
Casey Key
Teleflex Incorporated
H. Harrison Greer
Jacaranda West
Venice-Nokomis Bank & Trust
Venice Hospital
M.B. Macfarlane
Sun Coast Gondolier
Pioneer Days
Sea Gull Marina
Cheryl
Tonya
Ceramics and Crafts
Beall’s Department Store
Englewood Furniture
Jill Herendeen
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