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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1966
Page
1
Venice's Inland Waterway celebration will occur May 19 to 21 as planned by the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. The board backed the steering committee's recommendation despite WCIND dates for the ribbon cutting Feb 24 25.
The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce pledged 500 to back the 1967 Venice Open under LPGA auspices set for March 24 26 Easter weekend. The board also formed a nominating committee for three upcoming board vacancies and approved signs for Harbor Drive West Venice Avenue directing visitors to golf courses and beaches.
Police Chief John Shockey won council approval to re install 15 mph speed limit signs at two Business 41 crossings and one U S 41 Bypass crossing during school hours. The move, defying SRD orders, aims to protect children, with signs returned to Milan and Turin Streets and the Bypass. Shockey to rally support from parents and civic groups to rescind the SRD ruling.
The Venice municipal pier saw a redfish hour Monday afternoon as Edwin Venanzi and Charles Gustin each landed two redfish weighing eight pounds each. Across the South County area, Frank Daughty hauled a 15-pound snook with sheephead and snapper, while Bob Shearer kept 14½-pound snook and Clarence Owens multiple snook. North Jetty and Tarpon Center reports add several large reds and a mix of mackerel, snapper, and other species from anglers and boats alike.
Venice area business leaders report a shortage of skilled and semi skilled workers hindering hiring. R L Anderson and Harry Drehouse cite low Florida wages versus California and propose potential remedies. A Sept 22 Venice Civic Center meeting will discuss strategies to attract and retain workers statewide.
The George Hott family embarks on a four month expedition to Mexico and the South Pacific seeking wildlife specimens. Hott, a renowned hunter and naturalist, plans 40 pound trout in New Zealand and reef exploration in Australia while son George Angela assists and builds his own collection. Previously they returned from Eastern Canada with mounted fish including a deep sea angler, and awaited six pairs of kudu horns from Africa delayed by logistics.
Mary J. Orr, Sarasota County elections supervisor, will host voter registration days in North Port Charlotte Englewood Venice and Laurel during September and October. Night sessions at the Sarasota courthouse run Oct 4 and Oct 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration books close at 5 p.m. Oct 8 for the November election.
South County attorney T Lamar Hazen, a Venice Area Chamber of Commerce director, asks the State Road Department to lower railing heights on three inland waterway bridges to restore canal views for motorists. Directors approve sending a resolution urging SRD to consider a height change despite likely resistance.
The International Circus City Club will outline plans for Venice's canal opening gala at its first fall meeting next Tuesday. Richard Steiner of Venice Travel Bureau will speak as inland waterway celebration chair for the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. The Clown Club reopens for winter with events booked. new treasurer Betty Winsett replaces Ruth Kuykendall.
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