Ringling Bros Opens 1965 Venice Season With Five Shows
The Ringling Bros Barnum Bailey Great Circus begins its 1965 run in Venice with five performances from January 8 through 10 at the 5,000 seat arena at the municipal airport. Rudy Bundy announced the historic Venice opening before the circus continues to Miami for the nationwide tour. Rehearsals will be free to the public until the final closing rush, with doors needed to close by January 5 as the show is prepared.
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Daryl Mattox
Venice
Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey
Rudy Bundy
Miami
New York
Madison Square Garden
Municipal Airport
Bundy
Jackie le Claire
Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus
Jackie
Freeholders urged to sign for Venice erosion district
Gulf front property owners and upland residents are urged to sign petitions supporting a proposed Venice Area Erosion District. A public hearing with the Sarasota County Board of Commissioners is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Venice City Hall.
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Gulf Front
Venice Area
Board of County Commissioners
Venice
Florida Development Commission
Florida
George M. Edmondson
Sarasota County
Gulf
City weighs 2.6 acre jetty parking purchase plan
City Council informal discussion with George F. Gibbs Jr. centered on buying 2.6 acres of the Tarpon Center property for jetty parking. Gibbs provided a $135 000 appraisal by Richard W. Gormley, city tax appraiser, while noting potential lease purchase options and the city’s existing 30 foot easement for access.
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George F. Gibbs Jr
Tarpon Center
Gibbs
E. S
Bill) Raymond
Richard W. Gormley
Gormley
Campus scene reads as ad for Men's Shop specials
A campus themed notice promotes a Men's Shop ad with a special offer and savings. It highlights limited time discounts aimed at students and faculty, inviting readers to visit for exclusive deals.
Army convoys to flood Florida highways this August
Motorists on Florida’s main North South routes should expect large military convoys on August 7 to 9 and August 21 to 23. Florida National Guard reports over 1,000 vehicles including heavy artillery carrying more than 7,000 guardsmen will converge on Fort Stewart in Georgia during the early dates.
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Florida
Peninsular Motor Club
Florida National Guard
Fort Stewart
Hinesville
Outdoor grilling bargain at Publix
Publix offers briquets for outdoor cookouts priced at 20 pounds for 79 cents, promoting cheap charcoal for al fresco dining and gatherings.
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Publix
Venice schools set Sept 8 start for 1964 fall term
Venice High School officials confirmed that the 1964-65 fall term will begin September 8, the day after Labor Day. VHS Principal John F. Davis said all Sarasota County schools will open on September 8.
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Venice
Venice High School
VHS
John FE. Davis
Sarasota County
Venice eyes record year as July permits soar
Venice 1964 building activity nears all time high with July permits at 214 425 surpassing June and July 1963 figures. First seven months total 1 789 692, edging toward 1961’s annual record. 1960 and 1964 totals compare. Largest items include co op apartments and shopping centers along with residential and commercial projects.
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Venice
Bealls Highlights Back-to-School Dresses This Week
Bealls spotlights fall back to school dresses with fresh styles and color palettes. The retailer promotes new arrivals and affordable options for students, parents, and classrooms, emphasizing fashion and value this season.
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Beall’s
New eight unit apartments planned on South Harbor Drive
The $70 000 two story building by N Barbalic of Chicago breaks ground in the 200 block on South Harbor Drive. Completion targeted for late October or early November with a July 31 permit issued by Guy Curwood. Architect Raymond St Griffith of Charlotte Harbor designed the seven units per floor with balconies on the second floor and porches on the ground floor.
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Guy E
Curwood
R. Beacher
Mario Valenti
South Harbor Drive
N. Barbalic
Chicago
Office of Public Works
Guy Curwood
Raymond St. Griffith
Charlotte Harbor
Ing
Englewood Florida Charter Forms New Grocery Chain
A new Englewood corporation is chartered to operate a chain of grocery stores on Florida's Gulf coast. Officers include L A Ainger as president T P Willis as secretary and E W Morton as treasurer. Authorized stock totals 50 shares.
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Englewood
Englewood Corporation
Florida Gulf Coast
Tom Adams
L. A. Ainger
T. P. Willis
Bradenton
E. W. Morton
Sarasota
New Corporation
Land O Lakes Butter Spotted at Kwik Chek Deal
A short notice notes Land O Lakes butter priced per pound at Kwik Chek, offering a grocery bargain. The fragment indicates a promotional item with limited details and no additional context.
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Kwik Chek
Liggett Drugs Promotes Tremendous Savings Section
Liggett Drugs advertises tremendous savings across all household departments highlighting discount offers for shoppers in the local store.
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Liggett Drugs
Woolworths Fall Sweater Push Encourages Early Shopper Turnout
The store urges girls to start wearing new fall sweaters and visit Woolworths for early-season fashion. The campaign emphasizes staying stylish and ready for autumn shopping.
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Martel Brett
Birmingham
Ala
Freeholders
Venice Municipal Airport
Harbor Drive
Edmondson
City of
Gulf Shores
Golden Beach
Gulf Manor
Cornwell-on-the- Gulf
Beach Frontact
Consid
Russell Stover
Dick and Meadows Pharmay
Publix Market
Rialto
Smack McDonald
Venice Yacht Club
General Telephone Company
Esplanade
Venice Beach
Lindh-Tucker
Venice-Nokomis Presbyterian Church School
Venice-Nokomis Bank
Young Vogue
Angels Without Wings
Venice Angels
Janice Brewton
Sharon Morton
Linda Larty
Fort Myers
Municipal Little League Field
New Grocery Chain
Woolworth’s
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