Venice council backs unneeded expense raise amid budget review
Our Viewpointopposes a 12600 rise in council expenses as budget talks begin. The editorial argues the move manipulates language to skirt the city charter and pension rules, criticizes the timing and motives, and calls for belt tightening at the top.
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Proctor
George Wayne
Venice
Readers Asked to Keep Letters Short and Simple
The newspaper invites readers to submit letters to the editor but asks for submissions under 200 words. Contributors are urged to avoid poetry or copyrighted material and to keep content concise for editorial trimming if needed.
Dream a reality thanks to Sarasota retirement center care
A reader from New Canaan thanks the Southwest Florida Retirement Center staff led by Pastor Hafer for a warm transition and loving ambiance. Etta M Endahl also praises the Whitecap Circle community and the Venice facility meals and decor. Richard Kelley and L Hollan share vacation and political notes.
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Venice
Southwest Florida
Whitecap
Hafer
Etta M. Endahl
New Canaan
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Capri Isle zoning sparks clash over low income apartments
Reader commends the article on the Capri Isle zoning meeting held March 23. The chairman labeled the dispute as a conflict of personalities, dismissed as a big crock.
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Capri Isle
Pity the Taxpayer Comment on Budget Balancing Calls
Editorial argues Congress must raise taxes to shrink the federal deficit and move toward a balanced budget. The piece emphasizes public support for fiscal consolidation and notes continuation on page five.
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Congress
Reunion in Time Travel Flight Recreates Historic Party
A memoir fragment describes boarding a DC-9 time machine for a past reunion. The event recalls a 12 year old gathering in a northern state, with attendees including an FBI agent, a female writer organizer, and a Russian émigré couple with a wartime history. The narrator hints at postwar events and escape.
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Florida
Allen
FBI
Ellen
Ivan
Sylvia
Europe
Fear of Flying and the Realities of Air Travel
A humorous yet sympathetic look at aviation anxiety compares sky dread to driving fears, notes that disasters in films reinforce phobias, and reflects on jet travel comfort versus small planes. Personal stories reveal keenness for flying despite nerves and offer coping tips.
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Atlantic Ocean
Charlton Heston
Florida
New York
Gulf of Mexico
U.S. 41
Memos from Murph by Mike Murphy
A column of notes from Mike Murphy sharing brief reflections and heard bits from colleagues. The items hint at office chatter and personal anecdotes without detailed context.
Christmas in July debate on Venice Avenue lights plan
A July City Council session considers expanding Venice Avenue Christmas decorations led by Mrs. Rupp with civic backers. The council would match outside funds up to ten thousand dollars, while critics question city funding and the merchants’ past role in sponsorship.
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Leon C. Kelley
Nokomis Beach
Bay Area
Bill
Roger
Venice Hospital
Orlando
Venice Avenue
Rupp
Candlewick
Venice Avenue Merchants Association
Avenue
Rupps
United States
Chamber of Commerce
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