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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1979
Page
2
A city budget workshop rejects direct council control of personnel as contrary to the charter. It compares city government to a corporation where the city manager implements policy while council sets it. The piece urges preserving the manager role, praising Dale Rieth's performance, unless charter changes occur.
A diaristic piece by Louis Sinclair about writer's block and the struggle to craft a column. He muses on the 84 degree den temperature, personal memories, a movie star neighbor, and the lure of light topics over deep economics. He notes a joke heard on radio and concludes by framing a column about how to write a column.
Letters to the editor argue against capital punishment citing Theodore Bundy and question whether killing will deter violence. The writer asserts murder supports a cycle of violence and calls for self protection without endorsing executions.
Readers discuss city budget audits and an proposed Airport Board to oversee land and revenue. The letter references FAA involvement, potential land transfers, tax implications, and a call for compassionate responses to crime while considering private interests in airport land.
Norah Denison laments Venice's nightlife shortage affecting adults aged 40 to 60, calling them the Missing Generation. She notes limited venues, few age-peer friendships, and reliance on Sarasota or staying home, while hoping for more youth-oriented social options in the future.
The Sertoma Club of Venice extends gratitude to local businesses and organizations for backing the Cops vs Freaks Benefit Softball Game. Thanks to Crow's Nest, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Fisherman's Wharf, Foremost Ponders, The Myakka, Pewter Mug, Smitty's, Sunshine Press, Trail Lounge, Twin City Distributors and to Venice Police Department, South County Sheriff's Department, Florida Highway Patrol, and FOP Lodge 45 for their help. The club also thanks the community for Sunday afternoon support.
A letter to the editor questions why many Venice businesses lack legible street numbers. The writer argues it would aid customers and energy savings to mandate numbers and resolve numbering conflicts. The signatory is John G. Waee Ee.
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