23 May 1977
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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1977
Page
1
Vivian and George Spilger and their children spent a day collecting 60 bags of trash at Nokomis Beach to make the area pleasant for Mother's Day visitors. They hauled waste to the dump with Linda Johnston's help and plan weekly pickups after county ownership transfer on June 15 to keep the site clean.
The council will review estimates to repair the reverse osmosis water main and assess plant problems at the regular meeting. City Engineer Yeatts will present cost estimates and a Reynolds Smith and Hills report on plant conditions, with a public hearing on Esplanade sewer assessments and a hospital request to close Rialto north section for construction materials.
U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist Horace Sutcliffe Jr. says Sarasota County must conserve water even with ample supply. He urges lawn irrigation at about half an inch weekly, watering in the evening, washing cars on lawns, and limited use during dry spells. A prior sprinkling ban was lifted after rains, and residents are urged to value water and avoid future deficits.
FDOT skid testing on the repaved U S 41 section from Stickney Point Road to the Venice Bypass showed a skid factor of 37, meeting federal safety requirements. The open graded surface improves water drainage and tire grip, with further resurfacing planned toward Shamrock Boulevard this summer by Earl Collins Paving of Sarasota.
The Health-Chex diagnostic clinic, approved after legal questions, has closed and vacated its Venice building. City records show water bill collection and removal of the electric meter by Florida Power & Light, with officials criticizing the venture as unnecessary for the community.
Florida lawmakers consider increased tentative appropriations and a governor backed plan to devote more transportation tax money to the interstate fund. FDOT officials say rights of way in Sarasota are secured and contracts await permits with construction possible by late this year if approved.
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