Viewpoint: Wait and see on Florida sales tax proposal
Our Viewpoint considers the proposed one cent local option sales tax for the 1982 Florida Legislature. The piece notes political hesitation and questions on administration and uniform adoption. It argues the plan could shift funds to local use and possibly ease property taxes, but reserves final judgment until details emerge in Tallahassee.
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Florida
Tallahassee
Venice
Sarasota County
Stockman
Neck of the Woods
D.C
Bob Anderson
Erosion threats to Venice sewage plant and shoreline debate
A Venice letter argues erosion is caused by jetty induced currents and the Venturi effect, linking beach loss to the jetties and urging recognition of inland permeability theories. The writer warns against overemphasizing sewage plant protection at the expense of the shoreline and invites further letters under 200 words.
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Gulf
Venice
Sidney Makepeace
The Pianist Soldier Jefferson Davis Ford In Wartime England
Jefferson Davis Ford, a concert pianist drafted into an all Negro engineer unit, faced misfit assignments and psycho neurosis in wartime England. His transfer hopes faded until the Red Cross aided a public performance to lift morale and showcase his talent.
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Jefferson Davis Ford
England
Africa
States
Red Cross
Manatee presence called into question by local Venice reader
Beatrice Orr argues manatees frequent Hatchett Creek and nearby bays, citing photos and comments on oyster bar abundance. She suggests the species is common in local waters and notes safety concerns for water skiing due to oyster beds.
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Gondolier
Hatchett Creek
Dona and Roberts Bays
Beatrice Orr
Venice
County and City Building Code Consolidation Debate
A Sarasota County interview discusses consolidating county and municipal services to save costs. Proposes a Code Review Board with officials and a technical advisory group to standardize building codes, inspections, and materials across five municipalities and the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota County
Pelican friends Rosemary and George Collett boost wildlife care
The Felicidades Wildlife Foundation in Waynesville North Carolina recalls years of success with pelicans and other wildlife in Venice Florida. Rosemary and George Collett report many patients including Vicky a malnourished rescued girl fox and a golden eagle fitted with a transmitter for a government project. They toured St Louis St Cloud and North Carolina sharing wildlife rescue efforts and education.
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Felicidades Wildlife Foundation
Waynesville
N.C
Camelot
Rosemary
George Collett
Venice
Florida
the Pelican
Wildlife Foundation
Leonard Burch
North Carolina
George
Waynesburg
Vicky
Colletts
St. Louis
Suzie Sutton
Wildlife Rescue Center
St. Cloud
Minn
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