Venice sees high water and winds from Gulf storm May 1976
A Gulf-formed low pressure system dropped heavy rain and winds to 45 mph across Venice area. Some roads including South Harbor Drive extension near Lake Venice Golf Course and Manasota Key Road were washed out, later repaired. No widespread damage reported. the Venice Fishing Pier withstood the waves. Gale warnings were issued for the area.
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Gulf
Venice
South County
South Harbor Drive
Lake Venice Golf Course
Manasota Key Road
Harbor Drive
Brochard Beach
Manasota Key
Bernie Chasteen
South County Road and Bridge Department
Colonia Lane
Nokomis
Ted Yeatts
Dick Jackson
Florida Power and Light
U.S. Weather Bureau
Sarasota
Gulf of Mexico
Tornadoes strike Florida panhandle cities amid strong storms
A Gulf system tracked northeast across Florida Sunday into Monday causing tornadoes in Tampa Orlando Daytona Beach and Gainesville with varying damage. A twister uprooted trees in Sarasota as heavy thunderstorms swept across the region and rain and gusty winds persisted after the front moved ashore.
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Tampa
Orlando
Daytona Beach
Gainesville
Sarasota
Gulf
Yucatan Peninsula
Panhandle
Florida
Georgia
Twister Touches Englewood Area Causes Trailer Tip and Roof Damage
A tornado-like twister touched down near Englewood last Thursday evening, tipping a travel trailer at Novak's Holiday Inn Travel Trailer Park with Gary Novak inside but unharmed. Winds ripped roof stripping from Days Lodge on SR776 and damaged shelters at Holiday Estates Mobile Home Park. no other major touchdown reported, though several carports and the lodge roof suffered minor damage.
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Englewood
Days Lodge
South McCall Road
Gary Novak
Holiday Inn Travel
Gary
Canal
Holiday Estates
Viking mission probes Mars life and planetary clues
NASA's twin Viking spacecraft voyage to Mars aims to answer if life exists beyond Earth and to compare Martian geology, atmosphere, and history with our planet. Scientists stress the quest could reshape views on life and planetary evolution.
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Viking
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mars
Martin Marietta Aerospace
Denver
Colo
Space
United States
Michael B. McElroy
Harvard University
Harold P. Klein
NASA
Ames Research Center
Red Planet
Earth
What Causes Waves A Beached Lesson By Beatches
A series explainer discusses wave formation with wind as the common factor and notes that water appears to move with the crest while the water itself shifts in a circular path. A cork demonstration on a pier illustrates the back and forth motion relative to the passing wave. The piece ends with a quiz question about bottle drift.
Recipe for Cleaning Egg Stains From Silver Spoons
An old household tip advises about removing egg stains from silverware. It suggests sprinkling a pinch of common salt on the affected area and rubbing briskly before washing.
Venice Water Dept. warns residents about fake water test calls
City Administrator Dale Rieth warns Venice residents the Water Department is not testing water. TheCalls aim to gain entry to homes. Police urged to be notified immediately if such calls occur.
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City of Venice Water Department
City Water Department
Dale Rieth
Venice
Venice Water Department
Venice Police Department
There’s an Answer! column advice on honesty and fear
A reader asks about returning stolen money and fears of heaven. The Peales urge paying back every cent, documenting thefts, and making a repayment schedule. They also advise overcoming public speaking nerves by focusing on helping others and sending love to listeners. They note a booklet is available free from the Peales.
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Dr. Peale
Our
Foundation For Christian Living
Mrs. Peale
Box 500
Pawling
N.Y
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Tony
Briggs
Man
Richard S. Young
Mort Smutz
Norman Vincent Peale
Ruth Stafford Peale
the Gondolier
Miami Ave
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