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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1972
Page
1
Foofie Fox a tan seal point Siamese cat disappeared Monday evening after a dog spooked her owner Mrs. Gwendolyn Hockman visiting Venice. A $300 reward is offered for the cat’s return with Jamie the mate distressed by the loss. Call 488-3970 if found.
State Representative Robert Johnson says he continues to return $300 a month from his legislative salary to the four counties he serves Sarasota Highlands Charlotte and De Soto. Funds are distributed per capita using the 1970 census with amounts for six months of 1972 totaling 1134 to Sarasota 280.80 to Highlands 259.20 to Charlotte and 126 to De Soto. He aims to benefit all citizens with these small sums and was reelected to District 74. He has a record of returning funds and winning support for local projects including funding for Asolo Theater and junior college courses in Venice.
City Council President Berrisford H. Walker announced a plan to establish a Venice recycling center with three bins for aluminum cans clear glass and newspapers. A Sarasota firm would provide pickups and oversee enforcement near the police station to deter illegal dumping and ensure proper items are collected.
A special information meeting is held tonight at Venice City Hall to discuss the bond issue. Over 35 organizations have been invited for the 8 p.m. session, with detailed plans and information provided for each bond item.
Harold Dooley, a Sarasota County Sheriff candidate, advocates a small holding station with three to four cells in South County and 24 hour dispatch to reduce travel for deputies. He cites recent jail conditions, asserts the hole should be eliminated, and argues for centralized rural prison stockade and reallocation of funds after elections. He notes FBI crime rise in South County and criticizes overliberty of trustys while promising more local patrols and faster response times.
Venice area resident Barney Moore of South Venice began a memorial fund in Corning New York for flood victims of Hurricane Agnes. He asked donations to the Bob Hope TV Marathon to ensure proper use and to honor his grandfather Jesse Burnap and uncle Fred Richardson who died in the storm. Moore cited severe flooding in Corning as the disaster’s worst impact.
Stevie Balogh, a national bowling champion in 1955 and 1956, retired to Florida with husband Bill. A Cleveland native, she set records in state and national events, helped found the PWBA, and now works at Myakka Lanes in Venice while savoring retirement after a lifetime of bowling achievement.
Greentree Communities submitted plans to the Sarasota Planning Commission to rezone 1275 acres from A-2 to a PUD south east of Venice near US 41 Center Road. The project aims for 7800 units on 50 percent development with two 18 hole golf courses and extensive open space. The plan includes housing diversity, lakes, parks, schools, trail system, and buffer zones with limited road mileage. The commission seeks a full layout before approving.
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