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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1964
Page
1
In 1868 the Knight family crossed a broad creek near Dona Bay on a wagon train. A mule team refused to move until Bill Knight shook a deer hide to spur them, the noise likened to exploding firecrackers. Hence Shakit Creek and Venice area road isolation before paved routes.
Venice County Commissioners announced at city hall they will not create an erosion district by resolution and doubt it will reach a referendum. They favor a vote by freeholders if action is taken. The hearing raised conflict of interest questions about committee member Edmondson tied to Budd’s groins.
Susie the Gulfbreeze Hotel mascot has been adopted by 17 year old Billy Welch of Nokomis and his friend Don Barone. The two will care for the brown dog until she settles, replacing five years of hotel life and frequent guests. Susie will continue to visit the hotel on occasion with Billy and Don keeping watch.
Area clubs and organizations are asked to report officers meeting places and times to Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. A club directory will be issued by Sept 1 for reference and inquiries.
Registration for elementary pupils in Venice Nokomis Englewood schools runs Sept 2 3 from 9am to noon and 1pm to 3pm. Venice Junior High and Venice High School registrations run Aug 27 to Sept 4 with varied hours. New VJHS students must bring birth certificate proof of residence report cards and a 3 registration fee.
Lemon Bay Elementary in Englewood serving Charlotte County and South Beach plans for 235 students with registration underway and classes starting August 31. The grounds show extensive landscaping and two portable classrooms for music. New principal James L. Garrett comes from Punta Gorda replacing Venita Hubbard who moves to Los Angeles.
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