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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1980
Page
1
Republicans launch Reagan Bush campaign headquarters in the south county area as part of their statewide push. Page 24 coverage notes the location and kickoff activities inviting volunteers and supporters.
Venetian composer creates score for SKATs upcoming stage show. article notes integration of orchestral and electronic elements and hints at thematic motifs guiding the production on page 20.
Local thrift shops support residents by providing affordable goods and social programs. Volunteers coordinate donations, clothing drives, and outreach, boosting access to necessities and fostering community spirit.
The LIFE drug rehabilitation program broadens its scope with expanded services and outreach. Officials say the initiative will include new treatment options, counseling, and community partnerships to support participants across the region.
The VHS Indians participate in a county football jamboree described on page 15. Details include teams present, scores were reported, and insights into the season outlook from the event.
Ten contenders vie for three seats in Sarat osa County Commission with key matchups in Districts 1 and 3 and a crowded District 5. Incumbent Andrew Sandegren opposes Republican Jerry Hente in District 1 a race labeled do or die. District 3 features Mabry Carlton and Jeffrey Fischer challenging for a November showdown against Democrat Matthew Friedman. Incumbent Larry Rhodes leads a multi candidate field in District 5 with Robert L. Anderson Ellen Kansman and Lois Jones. The winner advances to the November general election against Democrat William B. Mullen.
The Venice Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers plan a groundbreaking on Monday September 8 at 11 a.m. for a two story Auxiliary House at 108 Golf Drive near the Venice Shopping Center. The 6534 square foot cinder block and stucco building will serve as a White Elephant Sale HQ and storage with two floors. Baker Construction won the bid at 225 805 dollars and the hospital board approved funding with repayment expected from HAV. Completion is expected by early February. The HAV group numbers over 700 volunteers and contributes more than 100 000 hours annually, having raised 500 000 over the years and 100 000 this fiscal year.
Primary election ballots will carry three Sarasota County charter amendments. The Sarasota County Charter Review Board proposes changes on election procedures for county commission and review board elections, plus the charter amendment process. Voters decide whether to shift to district elections for county commissioners.
Voters in Sarasota and Charlotte County head to the polls on Tuesday September 9 to elect state and county officials. U S Senate races include Democrats John Brindly Coffey Bill Gunther Buddy MacKay James L Miller Richard A Pettigrew Richard Stone and Republicans Ander Crenshaw Lewis Dinkins Lou Frey Jr Paula Hawkins Ellis Rubin John T Ware. In Sarasota County voters choose Democrats for State Representative 71st District Mary Blackburn Church Ralph H Haben Jr Charter Review Board District 1 Barbara Newhard Sheila E Sanders Dana N Stevens District 3 Vernon L Bass Lee G Bates R B Walker and Republicans Sheriff Norm Coblentz Jim Hardcastle Harold J Livingston Jr Charles H Miller County Commissioners District 1 Jerry Hente Andrew Sandegren District 3 Mabry Carlton Jeffrey A Fischer District 5 Robert L Anderson Lois C Jones Ellen Kansman Larry Rhodes. Charter Review Board District 1 A Grant Bohl Barbara J Sanders Ray Sweezey District 2 Joseph V Cirieco Larry C Mercer District 3 John F Bloodsworth John A Bosmyer Maxine B Wesley District 4 Frank J Janda Jerald W Manley Sarasota County Public Hospital Board Elmer G Berkel Michael A Dicosola William C Douglass M El Shahawy James A Greenwald III Charles A Johnson Helen FE Lane Doug Matcham Barbara Shoaff Robert E Windom Jr. Non-Pakisian Sarasota-Manatee Airport Authority Harry I Harris Jeanne McElmurray Marty Natter County Judge Group 1 Edwin W Cummer Frederick DeFuris.
Three weeks remain before the September 30 deadline to raise 425000 in gifts of 1000 or more from area residents and businessmen. If the center’s value isn’t recognized in time, all contributions will be returned and the YMCA closed. Donors may pledge via YMCA Must Stay Committee P O Box 651 Venice Florida 33595 or smaller gifts to South County Family YMCA 701 Center Rd Venice Florida 33595.
Venice library workers followed standard procedure after failed phone calls by sending a note to a local woman about overdue books. The note was misread as threatening the reader with death, but staff believed the line should say you will be killed. The borrower returned the books and a second note appeared belted in another volume.
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