The 55 mph myth on American roads and a 2600 mile drive
The author describes a cross country trip challenging the 55 mile per hour limit. He notes rampant truck speeds, weak police enforcement, and drivers coasting with the traffic flow as officials and motorists clash over compliance. The piece blends humor and critique of fuel waste and energy policy.
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Camelot
Carterland
America
Michigan
Florida
Tampa
Carter
Niagara Falls
Energy Department
Sandegren faulted over rent terms in mobile home controversy
Herbert E Ryerson of Venice writes that Andrew Sandegren failed to back rent stabilization for mobile home parks, mischaracterized rent control, and ignored calls for a mobile home advisory board. He argues Sandegren favors condominium and single family residents, not mobile home owners.
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Andrew Sandegren
Department of Commerce
District Eight
Federation of Mobile Home Owners of Florida, Inc
Sandegren
Mr. Sandegren
Herbert E. Ryerson
Venice
Defends Rieths raise to city manager Venice
A letter to the editor argues for a salary increase for City Manager Rieth, contending a professional manager deserves competitive pay to retain expertise. The writer urges aligning pay with other cities to maintain quality city operations and avoid higher taxes.
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Venice
Sun Coast
Rieth
Florida
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
You and I
Memo missiles vs County Commission in Sarasota’s south
A wary columnist attacks the Sarasota County Commission over land deals and zoning, decrying north county bias and budget choices. He cites Englewood zoning denial, shopping centers, and sheriff coverage while urging charter changes to elect commissioners by district.
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Anwar Sadat
Sarasota County
Englewood
North Port
Venice
Court House
Commission
North County
Sheriff's Department
Neck of the Woods
Charter Review Board
Venetian Sunset Dining and Political Rhetoric
A review of a new Venice Florida restaurant with European ambiance offers elegant service and a la carte dining including mushrooms in sherry sauce, crab cocktail, duckling in orange sauce, and filet mignon. The writer blends praise of food and atmosphere with partisan commentary on South County politics and a call to vote yes on a ballot measure.
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Venice
Court House
White Elephant
South County
South Countioes
Commission Chambers
Bob Anderson
Ellen Kansman
Lois Jones
Bob
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Crimson
Gondolier
Southern Media Sales, Inc
Sam Dillon
Jim Beans
Dorothy Lippstretter
M.B. Macfarlane
Melen Hastings
David Martin
Virginia Small
Paul Schmidt
Bill Shuliz
Linda Roman
South Sarasota County
AERE
Dunn Rankin
Robert Avedoder
Rod Vetter
Nort Port News
SUN Coast Gondolier
Miami Ave
P.O
Postal Service
Florida Press Service
Tallahassee
Fla
American Newespaper
New York
Atlanta
Detrau
Med
Emos
By Mike Murphy
State Department of Natural Resources
Enison
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