Venice resident urges blocking asphalt plant near farms
A Venice couple with 30 years in the community warns editors about heavy polluting industry near Venice Farms. They cite traffic, potential environmental harm, and fear of ruined neighborhoods, calling for equal coverage and rejection of the proposed project.
Unalterably Opposed to Rezone Petition Near Havana Road
Letter from E S Raymond of Venice opposing petition 82 10 to rezone for an asphalt plant near Havana Road South. He argues it creates spot zoning, would lower nearby land use, increases heavy truck noise, and urges county commissions to deny the request based on local property owner opposition. He asks officials to consider if they would want such a plant beside their homes.
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Havana Road
Elf
E.S. Raymond
Venice
South Jackson Road
Venice area opposed to rezoning for asphalt plant
At a District 8 Federation of Mobile Home Owners meeting on April 19 the group voted to urge the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners to reject rezoning a 40 acre parcel east of Venice from Open Use Estates to Industrial. They cite heavy traffic, pollution concerns, and the impact on a retirement community, noting opposition from local officials and residents.
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Board of County Commissioners
District 8
Federation of Mobile Home Owners of Florida
Venice
Apexsee
Venice Farms
Wendel Kent
Kent
Chamber of Commerce
Sarasota County
Daily 7am Temperatures and Rainfall Report
A weather update records 7 am temperatures and rainfall for the preceding 24 hours on the dates shown. The data reflects daily measurements from weather stations and lists values for high and low temperatures along with precipitation amounts.
Letter to the editor from Florida blind services director
Joseph N Davis Jr of the Division of Blind Services responds to a March 18 1982 article about Ron Parkin. He clarifies Talking Book System funding and operation by the Library of Congress Florida facilities and personnel, explains Parkins training and vending work, income figures, and independence goals.
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Ron Parkin
Kathy Ryder
Library of Congress
Florida
Division of
Blind Services
Parkin
MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa
Division OF Blind Services
Joseph N. Davis, Jr
Freedom of the Press and First Amendment Toast
A brief excerpt underscores the First Amendment principles guarding freedom of speech and the press. It reiterates that Congress may not enact laws abridging these rights. The text frames a constitutional guarantee central to American journalism.
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Congress
G Fried Carpet offers friendly service and expert installation
Shoppers are welcomed into the G Fried Carpet showroom where friendly sales staff guide customers through a wide selection of name brand floor coverings and designer rugs. After selection, professional installation completes the service, promising a satisfying buying experience.
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G. Fried Carpet
G. Fried
Recalled Times and Trials of a Florida Special Investigator
A veteran recalls pressuring a judge to certify insanity, then resigning after the judge recovered and returned to the bench. He details encounters with game officials, a sheriff, and commissioners accused of illicit actions, a fatal beating of a Medal of Honor wildlife officer, and political pressure to stop investigating. He ends with losing the role and a published final report.
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Tallahassee
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