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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1978
Page
2
Sarasota County Commissioner Andrew Sandegren discusses a proposed mass transit system with a $35,000 county cost. He says it may not serve all areas, questions South County impact, and notes funding could come from franchises rather than tax revenue. The interview outlines doubts and potential countywide support.
Editor introduces Dialog a Sun Coast Gondolier reader forum on community transit subjects with opposing viewpoints. Readers may submit views in writing under 25 words plus name and address for publication in future issues.
County officials plan a potential mass transit system costing 153000 over two years funded by ad valorem taxes countywide. The Venice Taxpayers League questions South County benefit and skeptics warn of low use and high costs if plans go countywide without demand.
A reader rebukes Beth Drobisch over Miss Cousins house on the Corso and urges tolerance for Mediterranean style homes in a contemporary neighborhood. The letter suggests soul-searching about reactions to renters or buyers from different racial or ethnic backgrounds and asks how Drobisch would feel if such a household moved into her own area.
In a March 19, 1976 meeting the Airport Advisory Board member reported that a golf course survey found about 28 acres of nonleased land used as part of the course. He noted 14 acres are being mowed eight times yearly at about $1,000 and urged equal treatment of nonleased land and revenue needs.
In Scotland a heritage trail preserves sites tied to poet Robert Burns 1759 1796. The Complete Poetical Works of Burns notes his works translated into Russian and Chinese and housed in libraries including Venice Area Public Library. USE YOUR LIBRARY.
A reader from Venice Gardens suggests adding express lanes at post offices to handle quick stamp purchases and postage weighing while reserving regular lines for in-depth tasks like registering letters or insuring parcels, arguing it would reduce wait times.
Saudi Arabia pays Crawford Cook led firm 65000 to lobby for F-15 sales and 100000 to bolster relations. It also hires Frederick Dutton for petrochemical projects at 270000 in early 1977 and former Senator Fulbright for 50000. The oil money funds Arab influence in U S policy.
Englewood Recreation Center director praises local groups for support and youth programs. He highlights the Englewood Jaycees and Englewood Kiwanis for organizing the Junior Superstars Competition and funding youth basketball uniforms. The note credits the two organizations with enabling activities benefiting 250 children and 1200 by aiding in winter leagues and afterschool programs.
A letter from the Gulf View Property Owners Association of Venice urges Gulf View residents to join the group. It notes the association formed recently to discuss city home owner issues and invites eligible residents to attend the May 4 meeting at United First Federal Community Room on U S 41 Business, starting 7:30 p.m.
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