Oaks deal dust swirls as memo exposes county land swap
The author catalogs a chronology of the Oaks controversy from 1971 to 1980, detailing county actions, rezoning disputes, and legal maneuvers. He critiques officials for behind the scenes negotiations, dusting the public with a lack of hearings and accountability, and hints at continuing scrutiny in a follow up memo.
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Ty Commission
Audubon Society
Casey Key
Midnight Pass
Saba
Bev Clay
Palmergate
Soba
Rhodes
Record Store Musings On Aging Blues And Boxed Hits
A shopper laments current music trends, ranking bargain albums and long- lasting legends. The piece notes Neil Diamond bargains, Debby Boone and Barry Manilow declines, Shaun Cassidy fading, one hit wonders, and the appeal of multi-artist greatest hits collections. The author jokes about inflated prices and aged tastes, ending with praise for Chubby Checker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaun Cassidy
Andy Warhol
Frank Sinatra
Chubby Checker
Reagan and Carter duel looms as polls swing
Louis Sinclair argues Reagan trails in polls, mocks his China stance, and notes Bush’s cold reception. He likens Reagan to Dewey, warns of Anderson Lucey implications, and suggests Carter’s path remains unpredictable with three weeks to go. The piece reflects a wary, opinionated view of the 1980 presidential race.
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Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Regal Reagan
California
Ronny
China
George Bush
Bush
Reagan
Formosa
Republic of China
Gerald Ford
Poland
Carter
Vietnam
Red China
Harry Truman
Thomas Dewey
New York
Franklin Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Dewey
Nancy
John Anderson
Patrick Lucey
Kennedy
A Little Child Shall Lead Them In Letter To Editor
The passing of young Ryan Rose prompts reflection on life and friendships. The writers express affection for the Rose family and urge society to show more concern and kindness, suggesting Ryan’s memory inspires greater empathy and community care.
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Ryan Rose
Mike
Mark
Sandi
Lloyd Rose
Rose
Ryan
Israel
Egypt
eIsrael
Vietnam
Quotes for the Editor: wit and wisdom from critics
A curated set of famed statements on envy opinion books humor and thinking from John Gay Herbert Spencer John Ruskin Archibald MacLeish Samuel Butler and William Hazlitt. These quotes explore scorn envy intellect poetry humor and judgment as timeless observations.
Praise for Gondolier coverage of Save The Oaks project
Save Our Bays Association thanks the Gondolier staff for extensive coverage of the Save The Oaks campaign begun in 1973 and intensified in 1980. The group notes public support grew, with locals marching plants along U S 41, and credits continued reporting for the August 19 county commission public hearing on purchasing The Oaks.
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Save Our Boys Association, Inc
Soba
Potter Palmer
U.S. 41
County Commission
Oaks
Sap Coast
George R.anner
Save Our Bays Association
Letters: Support for Israel and oil independence stance
A reader defends Israel against critical columns, arguing Israel’s right to exist and defense against foes with Soviet backing. The letter urges U.S. policy to back trusted allies, resist Arab oil pressure, and reduce reliance on Middle East crude to avoid pressuring allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Israel
U.S.A
Norah’s Column Sparks Reader Backlash at Ruby Tuesday Visit
A reader from Manasota Key criticizes Norah’s male factor report as a waste of space and juvenile, urging the columnist to calm down and offer worthwhile content instead. The letter labels Norah sophisticated yet graceless and offensive, asking the editor to rethink the column.
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Norah
D.A. Galipeal
Manasota Key
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Palmer
Save Our Boys Association
Enison
America
Sweetie
Neil Diamond
Debby Boone
Venice
Barry Manilow
Barry
Louis Sinclair
Jimmy
Sam Dillon
Jim Beans
Dorothy Lippstreter
M.B. Macfarlane
Helen Hastings
David Martin
Paul Schmidt
David Dunn-Rankin
Linda Roman
Sun Coast
Gondolier
Southern Media Sales, Inc
South Sarasota County
Derek Dunn
Rankin
Robert A. Vedder
Rod Vetter
SUN Coast Gondolier
Miami Ave
P.O
Florida
Postal Service
Florida Press Service
Tallahassee
Fla
American Newspaper
N.Y
Atlanta, Ga
Detroit
Mich
North Port News
John Gay
Herbert Spencer
John Ruskin
Archibald MacLeish
Samuel Butler
William Hazlitt
Oaks Project
Taiwan
Mr. Begin
Middle East
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