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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1981
Page
4
In Venice and Sarasota County officials push multi million bond plans for water sewer land and roads without referendums. The editorial argues taxpayers should have input and warns of political overreach and fiscal risk while acknowledging merits but opposing hidden decisions.
The newspaper invites letters but limits length to 200 words and asks writers to avoid poetry and copyrighted material. All letters must be signed with a complete address and phone number and mailed to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
A Venice resident writes that city officials push a back door annexation via utility mains into enclave areas, proposing a $5,400 upfront per lot charge to amortize a $3.4 million upgrade. The letter accuses city leaders of misinforming residents and using Sarasota County enforcement to gain tax and utility rolls while avoiding a referendum.
The Venice Fire Department A Shift praises the Greater Venice Jayceettes and volunteers who prepared and delivered a Thanksgiving Day dinner to boost morale. Captain George Clark notes community support for their firefighters.
Venice Little Theatre earns praise for a youth focused Oklahoma preview that impresses with professional direction and lively cast. The author commends VLT for engaging young performers from teens to twenties and credits them with a strong, spirited production that closes the generation gap.
The piece profiles Richard V. Allen, national security adviser, amid a widening controversy over a $1000 envelope from a Japanese newspaper representative. It notes Reagan’s approval of Allen’s leave, ongoing investigations into related incidents, and speculation of a conspiracy within the Reagan administration. Page 5 references are noted.
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