Public input at North Port meetings sparks call to curb insults
Our view denounces censorship and defends public comment at city sessions. Esther Kramer urged requiring written requests for agenda speaking, amid clashes with Mayor Gentle and former Commissioner Morgan. The piece urges officials to endure critique and serve the public.
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North Port City Commission
North Port Commission
Esther Kramer
Kramer
Margaret Gentle
Joan Morgan
Allen Levin
Commission
Harry Truman
Venice council neglects East Venice safety for west side park funds
Editorial critique of Venice city actions on Tuesday that prioritized west side park improvements and sidewalk funding while ignoring East Venice Avenue sidewalk and bicycle path needs. Criticizes council and city manager for safety risks to children and pedestrians, urging immediate action and restraint.
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Venice
East Venice Avenue
Wellfield
Venice Avenue
West Venice Avenue
Linear Park
Tampa
West Venice
Dan J. Marazon
Readers Submit Brief Letters With Gentle Limits
The publication invites reader letters but caps submissions at 200 words to ease editorial editing. Poetry and copyrighted material are not accepted, and longer letters may be shortened or declined to fit space.
Editor letter policy muting public input
A note states all letters must include the writer signature and full contact details. It lists the address as Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595 with a phone number. The policy underscores to readers the requirement for complete identifying information.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Sun Coast Gondolier
P.O
Casino betting battle reemerges in Florida petitions
The letter argues casino gambling and a state lottery are used to fund government while warning of crime and moral concerns. It cites past anti casino campaigns, mentions Reubin Askew, Florida politics, and local needs in Sarasota County for roads and sewers. It urges readers to sign petitions for a state lottery.
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Atlantic City
Broward
Dade
Sunshine
Miami
Florida
Disney World
Sarasota
Beverly Clay and Company
Graham
CSPAN Televised House Debates Draw Venice Reader
A Venice reader praises C-SPAN for airing House debates and committee hearings five days weekly from 4 to 6 p.m. He notes coverage of Reagan budget and tax cut legislation, Social Security talks, and a limited camera view, expressing hope for Senate coverage and noting absence of Rep. Skip Bafalis on screen.
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Venice
Florida
C-Span
Battle Creek
House of Representatives
Congress
U.S. Senate
House
Washington
Reagan
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