Saving Our Coasts Florida Land Purchase Push
The Save Our Coasts program faces high costs as Florida plans a 200 million dollar land buy to shield coastline from development. Rapid coastal migration drives up prices and delays slow progress. Don Pedro Island in Charlotte County and Casey Key in Sarasota County are among the top coastal parcels eyed on the state priority list.
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Bob Graham
Graham
Florida
Sunbelt
Don Pedro Island
Charlotte County
Casey Key
Sarasota County
Don Pedro
Letters to the Editor Policy Notice in Venice
The letter guidelines request submissions be signed with full name address and phone number and limit letters to 200 words. It specifies no poetry or copyrighted material and directs readers to mail to Letters to the Editor at P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595 for consideration.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Rezoning Postponed Over Notice Issues in Venice
The East Venice Avenue rezoning is delayed to December 7 after adjoining property owners were not properly notified. The annexed property from August 26 1982 must remain under county zoning for two years unless waived by the board of county commissioners.
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Venice Avenue
Venice
Board of County Commissioners
Alfred Buereau
Christmas Appeal for Shelter Pets in 1983
The message asks for gifts to support care for cats and dogs joined to the shelter family. It emphasizes funds large and small to provide food and upkeep. Grateful recipients are urged to continue generosity as Santa did in the past and wishes a merry Christmas and good health in 1983.
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Santa
County Denies Rock Wall Variance to Shield Eroding Shoreline
County commissioners vote four to one against a resident’s request for a rock barrier to protect property from erosion. They cite hydrostatic surveys showing artificial barriers worsen erosion and note ocean shoreline loss continues despite efforts.
Thanksgiving 1982 Turkeys and Tax Talk
A Venetians voice critique of unemployment tax proposals amid Thanksgiving reflections. The piece targets Meese and Reagan advisers, linking unemployment benefits to training programs while criticizing policy as a saddle sore Christmas gift for the employed. It closes with a jab at political figures and a call to replace workers in the bunkhouse.
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Reagan
Mouse
Mr. Meese
Washington
Santa Barbara
Meeseman
Ronnie
Love is a parade of everyday acts and shared moments
A playful exploration of love through small daily deeds from backrubs and late night breakfasts to quiet companionship. The piece highlights affection in chores, humor, support, and lifelong rituals as expressions of love. It celebrates mutual care, trust, and shared future plans.
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Department of Environmental Regulations
Tallahassee
DEA
Bob Anderson
Jerry Hente
Anderson
Hente
Paul Schmidt
Sun Coast Gondolier
Sun Coast Media Group, Inc
Miami Ave
Florida Press Service
Derek Dunn-Rankin
Don Moore
Rod Vetter
Sam Dillon
Robert A. Vedder
Lang Capasso
Edward Faile Jr
Dorothy Lippstreuer
Jim Beans
David Martin
Ray Porter
Jim Gouvellis
Chris Kauffmann
Beth Gourlay
Helen Hastings
Barry
Memos
Murph
Mike Murphy
Decidedly Denison
Norah Denison Scanlan
Richard
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