Editorial urges regional sewage plan for Venice area
The piece credits commissioners Sandegren and Neville for pushing action on a regional sewage treatment plant. It criticizes county inaction, warns of disorderly growth, and urges Venice to seek federal funds under the 201 statute to serve the larger South County, stressing local leaders must act for future environmental quality.
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Sandegren
Neville
Venice
Harry Case
Commission
Supermarket Checkout Woes and a Grumbling Shopper
Louis Sinclair describes a tedious supermarket delay caused by a price dispute over ice cream. The narrator laments long lines, notes the cashier’s patience under pressure, and recalls his urge to protest but ends with sympathy for cashiers on the firing line.
County Eyes Multimillion MacArthur Tract Buy
Local officials discuss a proposed county purchase of the MacArthur tract, rumored at 14 to 16 million dollars. The plan aims to secure water needs for 1982 while critics question public access and alternative conservation options.
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Texaco
Exxon
Sclons
MacArthur
North Side
Caspersen
Uncle Sam
MacArthur Foundation
Bomb scare strengthens Venice’s resolve, writer says
A Venice resident recounts a July 27 9:05 a.m. hospital call that prompted a terror scare, praising local response and calling the episode a “shining hour” for Venice while he and his wife faced the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
County faces water and land use questions over MacArthur deal
Local taxpayers demand details on whether 50 miles of MacArthur land hold usable potable water and how any development would affect green belt taxes waste disposal and recreation. They urge lawmakers to publish rough plans and costs before any purchase and warn against rushing into costly decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Sarasota
Joe Friday
Gawd
Comfort foods and TV nostalgia from a 1950s reader
Norah Denison recalls comfort foods sought during illness and stress, listing vodka martinis to grilled cheese and custard. She recalls childhood meals like tomato soup and tea, and muses on the era’s TV family ideals and nostalgia for simple snacks.
Babe Ruth League Stars Shine After Venice Team’s 3rd Place
The 13 year old Babe Ruth Tournament coverage highlights Venice’s 3rd place finish the team’s All Stars praised for effort and teamwork. Names such as Kermit Knight Charlie Weaver Hansel Faulkner Phil Scavo and Jackie Muscato are thanked along with local supporters and volunteers from North Port Venice Nokomis Bank and Tampa.
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Jim Beans
Babe Ruth
Venice
All Stars
Kermit Knight
Charlie Weaver
Hansel Faulkner
Phil Scavo
Jackie Muscato
North Port
John
Betty Baran
Harvey Madden
Quotes About Mindset and Money From Classic Thinkers
A collection of sayings on fishing gentleness necessity courage pleasing others and political decline. Witty observations from Washington Irving George Eliot Lord Chesterfield Montesquieu and Kim Hubbard highlight money versus principle and gendered thinking.
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Washington Irving
George Eliot
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SUN Coast Gondolier
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M. B. Macfarlane
Helen Hastings
Ned Burker
Kathy Tyrity
Randall Hicks
David Bitner
Robert A. Vedder
Sun Coast Gondolier, Inc
Miami Ave
P.O
Florida
Florida Press Service
Tallahassee
Fla
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N.Y
Atlanta, Ga
Detroit, Mich
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Emos
Walter
Kilpatrick
Buckley
Safire
Anderson
Enison
Norah Denison
Tramp
Arline Knight
Fabianskis
Ted Harmie
Bob Simpson
Kevin Jeffery
Mark Guthrie
Mike Muscato
Ken Freema
Ryan Rose
Rose Weaver
Lord Chesterfield
Montesquieu
Kim Hubbar
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