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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1964
Page
1
Sarasota County Commission holds a special meeting of high importance after approving a program and selling bonds. The session follows months of planning and substantial taxpayer expenditures on architects and related work.
As the November election nears South Countians debate the future of the long awaited South Forty facilities and whether they will come to pass. Voters seek clarity on the project’s prospects amid the ongoing political ruckus surrounding the election.
The South County Committee of 100 urges the county to move courthouse facilities to the 40 acre South County site near Venice Englewood Nokomis and North Port Charlotte. They argue Sarasota residents would travel less and say politics should not drive decisions. They acknowledge legal obstacles but call for practical planning.
Fifteen year old Harmony Harden of South Venice won the Miss Teen Haven title at the Venice Airport youth center gala opening, edging six rivals for the 1964-65 fall and winter season. First runner up was Susan Capasso, with other contestants Paulette Kay Lanius Linda Davis Laura Fann Anne Tharp and Janice Jessup.
The Venice Yacht Club sponsors a Fall pram fleet meeting Saturday at 1 p.m. at the club. Open to area children ages 8 to 14 with parental permission and a swimming test. Dues are 50 cents a month. Ginny Schroder is sailing master and head of the pram Squadron. Meetings every Saturday at 1 p.m. Instructions and practice in sailing will be given.
Venice Air Base hosts a close out sale by L. Anderson Inc. offering 64 Carrier air conditioners. Sale details are listed as available at the base facility with quantities limited and prices to be announced.
A store sale lists Maxwell House coffee 2-lb can at 9 cents with Publix at Venice Shopping Center. The item is highlighted in an in-store promotion for shoppers.
The South County Committee of 100 unanimously urged the County Commission to proceed with the $1,500,000 courthouse expansion in Sarasota and the South 40 project. Bonds are issued and funds are in the bank. opposition in Sarasota prompted today’s hearing and further review.
The latest hurricane to emerge from the South Atlantic did not threaten South County at press time. Businesses boarded up as Dora might head this way, and residents secured property. Minor winds were recorded. schools closed as a precaution yesterday, with classes to resume today.
A Labor Day crowd estimated at over 1000 enjoyed a near perfect Venice Beach day. Lifeguard Don Breding praised the scene after 13 years on the job, and Councilman John R. Hogan echoed the sentiment, envisioning future concerts with a large auditorium alongside the popular beach.
Weekend sale at Kwik Chek Rialto Shopping Center offers baking hens at 29 cents per pound. Limited quantities available during the sale period.
Venice City Council approves a direct emergency phone line between the municipal beach and the police department after a near drowning incident. Councilman John R Hogan and beach commissioner spearheaded the measure and approved up to 100 for a row boat from Laurel Boat Works.
Captain James L. Cousins an Eastern Air Lines check pilot based in Miami and father of four lives in Miami with his wife. He was selected to pilot a jet used by Senator Barry Goldwater and other GOP speakers during the campaign and will continue at the controls throughout the race. Cousins grew up in Venice and has flown with the airline since World War II.
Season tickets go on sale tomorrow at Bell-Bree Diner for six Venice High home games at a total price of $7.50. Reserve seats cost $1.50 and general admission at the gate is $1.25.
The Light Industry Council of Sarasota County completed separate audits of Venice and Englewood to aid industry hunting. The reports, first of their kind for these areas, will be sent to the Florida Development Commission. LIC officials also discussed the Chemical Engineering Society convention in Chicago and a prospecting trip there. The luncheon also endorsed the South 40 complex and the county commission’s approval for its extension.
Replies to the August 24 Gondolier ad include one from San Diego California. The notice promotes home town newspapers as effective: it pays to advertise here because people read it and it travels widely.
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