Englewood Considers Incorporation But Faces Big Costs
The Englewood Civic Council reports financials for possible incorporation, noting initial costs for a mayor and staff, planning, and services. It compares to Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island budgets, underscoring that incorporation is not a cure and urging public education ahead of a vote set for Apr 21 at Lemon Bay High School.
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Englewood
Civic Council
Longboat Key
Sarasota
Anna Maria Island
Longboat
Public Gun Range Debate and Oaks Referendum in Sarasota County
Readers express shock at gun range support and urge gun control while Sarasota County considers purchasing the Oaks with state help. Dor othy Shutter argues against motorized hunting and urges timely Oaks referendum and purchase funding, citing environmental and public welfare concerns.
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Sarasota County
Tallahassee
Harry Case
Replacement requested for Mac balance editor
Finn W. Caspersen urges selecting an editor from the middle age group to replace Mac. He contrasts Ms Denison with Messrs Murphy and Sinclair, praising Mac’s moderating, reassuring style amid an older-leaning community and changing times.
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Ms. Denison
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Murphy
Sinclair
Messrs. Murphy
Bernard Shaw
Druthers
Finn W. Caspersen
Venice
The Typing Path to a Journalist's Career
The author recalls learning to type from childhood ambition sparked by a Columbus contest. He describes practicing on a mail order house’s machines, switching from hunt and peck to touch typing, and how typing aided his journalism career despite later working with a two finger pro.
The Misadventures of a Super Glue Enthusiast
A bemused narrator recounts buying Super Glue, discovering its claim of permanence, and the mishap of reattaching a cup handle the first time. The piece dives into a chaotic second test when a warped panel resists the glue and spurts colorless liquid, prompting frantic use of nail polish remover.
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