29 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1977
Page
1
Duke Schneider at 69 years old pursues flight training in a Cessna 152 with instructor Tony Kozak in Venice Gardens. The long-time sales engineer embraces an in-depth program to earn an instrument rating and fly in reasonable weather, reflecting a passion that defies age.
Gene Vercheski of G and G Metals in South Venice builds the largest safety net yet for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The 20 by 55 foot net uses over 16 000 feet of rope and will debut when the circus returns to Venice in December. The design mirrors flying-act nets but is substantially bigger.
The Venice city council discussed replacing the municipal public drinking ordinance with state statutes. Mayor Harry Case urged scrapping the local law as unworkable, but most members favored studying the state law further. If scrapped, public drinking could resume after six years with bars and liquor stores closing at midnight.
A city council discussion and Community Center Task Force review explore new fee structures for cultural groups seeking to rent the Venice center. The West Coast Youth Symphony Orchestra sought a free concert, later offered a $300 performance fee for the main show, with rehearsals allowed. Arguments center on waiving fees for charitable or governmental use versus creating a reduced schedule to boost usage. Council member Bill Freeman warned against a total waiver, noting risk of no fees at all.
The Sun Coast Gondolier will publish a 24 page special edition in the Thursday Oct 20 issue and include it in the Saturday Oct 22 Sun Coast Times. The edition covers new events old favorites parade map viewing spots and a Miss Venice Pageant photo display to help residents plan the 10 day Fiesta activities.
Sarasota County Commission weighs swapping Caspersen Beach parcels with the South Venice Civic Association to create contiguous beach ownership. SVCA favors the concept for a shorter ferry route. county hours, barricades, and a shell parking lot are under review. The League of Women Voters backs a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. closing and uniform hours.
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