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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1978
Page
2
A reader criticizes the city water and sewer budgeting practices quoting “phony debt” of 200000 to the general fund. They urge the City Council to set a fixed budget and have the City Manager trim expenses rather than raise water and sewer rates.
The Inquiring Photographer reports a contrast noting you can find a blend of beach scenery and brown mountains in LA that you cannot experience in Venice.
Readers share desired places to live. Pauline Brown picks Rome for friendly people and good food. Marge Malone would live in Hawaii to meet Don Ho and enjoy sun and beaches like Venice. Gary Schenker cites Ontario and Falls visits, while others praise Venice Florida for quiet retirement. One commenter mentions Venice after traveling the U.S. and a German heritage through a grandfather.
City figures clash with Republican Mel Desenberg Jr over a 2.3 million state funding cut to Sarasota schools. Desenberg vows to change state policy while critic Richard Ehlers calls funding unfair and urges reassessment of local appraisals to reduce taxes. Alan Sobelman reports from Sarasota.
The letter discusses polls showing Carter's honesty and ideals but rising Kennedy odds, the public's distrust of government after Watergate, and questions about acceptable presidential candidates. It notes voters struggle to name a preferred leader and suggests Carter could rebound if national mood shifts.
The Sun Coast Gondolier invites readers to submit thought provoking questions for the Inquiring Photographer feature. Questions can cover national world and local topics and should invite detailed responses. Submit to Inquiring Photographer Sun Coast Gondolier P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595 for potential publication credit.
The Florida Power and Light Company publishes second quarter 1978 statistics with June 30 figures showing higher revenues and net income than the previous year. Comparable 1977 data indicate substantially increased earnings per share and net income, as reported in the Wall Street Journal.
The article argues free standing furniture offers wall units that can relocate with you and serve as room dividers, unlike built-ins. It highlights versatility, decorative appeal, and portability, promoting Englewood Furniture at 27 S. Indiana Ave with phone 474-2648 for purchasable pieces.
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