Florida Gators coaching saga ends in another pot of gold
Mike Murphy muses on the UF football program under Doug Dickey as alumni debate coaching stability after nine seasons with modest bowl action and several NFL stars, while a legislator questions spending on a coaching change versus library cataloging funds.
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Jim Beans
Liliane
Gainesville
Florida
Ray Graves
A.D
Doug Dickey
Doug
Tennessee
NFL
Gainesville University
Almuni
Are youth morals crumbling according to church letters
A Venice reader argues youth immorality stems from secular influence and drug culture. He urges Christians to reclaim schools and public life, cites scripture, and warns church silence endangers America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
America
Venice
Reader comments on ERA and proposed polishing
A letter to the editor argues ERA is already covered by existing amendments and urges Congress to enforce current laws. The writer suggests rewriting to declare citizenship and equal protection while noting redundancy and broader implications for rights beyond gender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liliane Johnson
Murph
U.S
Congress
Santa Hotline Promises Cheerful Calls for Children
A local bank sets up a Santa telephone line for kids to call and share Christmas wishes at 484-5000. The writer notes adults also crave a reliable source of reassurance and asks for a political hotline on world affairs and inflation, while recalling past Santa fantasies and disappointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
First National
Santa
Carter
Middle East
Iran
United States
Russia
Ibsen in Focus at Venice Public Library
The Venice Area Public Library hosts a display of Ibsen plays honoring the Norwegian dramatist (1828 1906). The library notes Bernard Shaw admired Ibsen and quotes his line on money and kernel. The feature invites patrons to explore the author through the library’s holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Larz Newton
Friends of the Library
Ibsen
Bernard Shaw
Venice Area
Venice letter questions rape reports and race
A Venice resident writes in disbelief about an alleged Grove Terrace rape. She defends the local black community, questions the testimony from the alleged victim, and urges readers to take statements at face value while condemning stigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Terrace
Venice
Quotes on Solitude, Learning, and Truth Across Ages
A set of aphorisms and attributions spanning Josh Billings Michelangelo Anatole France Chinese proverb John Berry Leigh Hunt Sir Arthur Phelps St Augustine de Fontenelle and William Ross Wallace. The collection contrasts travel love tolerance cradle happiness and naive hearts.
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Venezia Park
Ray Waymire
Vi Groh
Urph
Mike Murphy
Sunshine State
Gatorland
Sun Coast Gondolier
Jacaranda Plaza
Jacaranda
Jesus Christ
Sodom
Woodstock
Christ
Chan
Solomon
Sam Dillon
Sun Coast Gondolier Inc
Sarasota County
Derek Dunn
Rankin
John C. Hewens
Dorothy Lippsteuer
M.B. Macfarlane
Helen Hastings
North Port
Kathy Tyrity
Randall Hicks
Mark Chamberlin
Sun Coast Gondolier, Inc
Miami Ave
P.O
Florida Press Service
Tallahassee
Fla
American Newspaper Representative
New York
N.Y
Atlanta
Library Column
Josh Billings
Michelangelo
Anatole
France
John Berry
Leigh Hunt
Sir Arthur Phelps
William Ross Wallace
St. Augustine
de Fontenelle
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