Annexation as a path to Venice city growth
The piece argues that rapid south county growth drives a shotgun annexation strategy. It questions how annexation could be achieved and funded, proposes a model where Venice assumes policing and services, and envisions a larger city with a reduced county role and new Capitol-driven legislation. It cites Sarasota and Punta Gorda as precedents and ends with Annexation as relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South County
Sarasota County
Case
County Commission
201 Plan
Venice
Sarasota
Punta Gorda
South Venice
Capitol
Virginia
Ohio
Rail nostalgia and presidential whistle stop memories
A personal reminiscence of early twentieth century passenger trains and depot life. The narrator recalls railroad travel as a stage for political campaigns, meeting presidents like Kennedy Nixon Dewey and others, and reflects on how TV may have eclipsed the train as a political stage.
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John Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Lyndon Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Battle Creek
W.K. Kellogg
Kellogg’ Cereal Co
Truman
Pullman
Prairies
Braces Come Off for Reader After Long Orthodontic Journey
A writer shares relief and joy after having braces removed on a Thursday in August 1979. They praise orthodontist Dr. T and staff, note the long treatment of about two years, and urge others to pursue teeth straightening despite occasional awkwardness. The piece blends humor with practical reflections on dental care and self-esteem.
Harvest Season Thoughtful Proverbs and Sayings
A collection of sayings contrasts age and wisdom with seasons and luck. It pairs Nasidic, Russian, Hasidic, Thoreau, and biblical lines about honesty, learning, loneliness, and reputation.
Letter to the Editor on fattening tension-busters avoided
A reader rejects Norah’s dieting tips and endorses simple, free stress relief through walking and outdoor activities. The piece questions modern pressure to reduce discomfort and worries about media influence on eating habits while promoting gradual daily exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetie Pie
Norah
Publix
Madison Ave
Will
Georgia Mafia title sparks debate on bias in press
A columnist condemns labeling White House staff as the Georgia Mafia arguing the tag insults Georgia and the South and calls for responsible journalism. He notes the phrase spreads through newspapers and media and cites Donald Segretti's dirty politics as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Georgia
White House
Hamilton Jordan
Ham Jordin
Donald Segretti
Segretti
Watergate
Geor
South
America
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Emos
By Mike Murphy
South County Courthouse
Venice Gardens
Venice Farm Road
Iron Horse
Nixon
Thomas Dewey
Alf Landon
Franklin Roosevelt
Louis Sinclair
Enison
Dr. T
Susan
Debbie
SUN Coast Gondolier
Published By
Sun Coast Gondolier Inc
South Sarasota County
Derek Dunn
Rankin
John C. Hewens
Sam Dillon
Jim Beans
Dorothy Lippstretter
M. B. Macfarlane
Helen Hastings
Ned Burke
Virginia Small
Randall Hicks
David Bitner
Robert A. Vedder
Sun Coast Gondolier, Inc
Miami Ave
P.O
Florida
Florida Press Service
Tallahassee
North Port News
Milky Way
Henry David Thoreau
Jordan
Promit
Orth
New South
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