16 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
1
Norman Thomas of the county mosquito control department says spraying will begin after light traps show high insect activity. Mosquitoes breed where water collects and depend on spring tides and rain. residents should eliminate standing water and minimize attractors to reduce bites.
The county finalized purchase of 18.6 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway from Barnett Mortgage Trust for 1.782 million. Plans call for picnic tables and restrooms while preserving the North Jetty Fish Camp owned by Dottie and Max Johnston on a 50 foot easement. The Johnstons resisted eviction as the county down zoned development and moved to acquire land with open space funds, ensuring the camp remains open.
Harbor Lights Mobile Home Park must begin sewer line work within 60 days or face city-initiated legal action. The five year annexation agreement expired last August and the park has not met its commitments. Edward Maslanka sold the park three years ago to Herbert Hofmann who recently submitted sketchy plans drawn by an unlicensed Florida engineer. The council considers back capacity charges a possible remedy and urged positive action.
Venice prepares for a pivotal election to approve or disapprove a revised city charter. Precinct 21 votes at Epiphany Church, Precinct 36 at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Precinct 45 at Venice Recreation Center. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Copies of the proposal are at City Hall and the Sun Coast Gondolier office.
Sara sota County Sheriff's Department notes overall drop in major crimes in 1976 led by fewer murders from three to one and sharp declines in breaking and entering from 2,129 to 1,366. Larceny down three percent to 3,000. vehicle theft down 25 percent to 177. Calls for service up 20 percent to 37,531 as public vigilance grows.
The merger of the South County two semi weekly papers creates Sun Coast Gondolier Inc. Byron Vedder and Derek Dunn Rankin lead the new venture with Sam Dillon and Michael Corradino remaining in editorial and management roles. Dunn Rankin becomes president and publisher overseeing daily operations.
Daily 8 am readings for the preceding 24 hours show temperatures and rainfall on the dates listed. Data covers multiple stations with highs and lows noted, rainfall totals, and comparisons to prior days where available.
Advertisers and readers gain from the joining of Gondolier Plus and Sun Coast Times into a single publication starting June 22. The new Gondolier Sun Coast Times will publish Wednesdays and Saturdays, deliver local news and store ads, and feature Flea Market listings offering free ads for items under 100 dollars. The Sun Coast Gondolier will continue as the region’s pioneer newspaper with news, features, sports, social events, Flea Market ads, and increased merchant bargains for about 25 000 South County households across Osprey to Rotonda West.
Free play at the city's tennis courts starts Sunday with daily access from noon to 5 p.m. The courts will be staffed by city employees from 8 a.m. to noon and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. through the end of the fiscal year. Joan Benton resigns as tennis pro effective Saturday, June 18.
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