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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1978
Page
2
In a letter to the editor a rape victim from Grove Terrace details her assault, condemns public suspicion and racial tensions, and calls for support for women who come forward. She notes threats to her life and questions local response and harmony.
The author urges a bold stand for Christian celebration in schools, arguing the Sarasota County school board fears the story of Christ Child while satanism and witchcraft gain space. He calls for open celebration of Jesus Christ and peace for all children.
A reader objects to government dictating worship times and school prayer, arguing the founding fathers would oppose a Godless education system and legislative control over religious practice. The letter urges broad public support for religious freedom.
An ode to Venice describing Main Street beaches parks libraries and churches as the town’s heart. The piece praises salesclerks restaurants librarians and volunteers whose everyday kindness and civic spaces give the town its identity. It closes with a Christmas wish for a good year and gratitude for the people who make the place unique.
A person cherishes the idea of their grandchildren visiting for Christmas this year, marking a first Christmas away from home and a deeply meaningful family moment.
A reader recalls a dangerous encounter at Circle Avenue and Base Street where a truck cut off an oncoming car and narrowly avoided a head-on crash. He commends Sarasota Venice police for crackdowns on speeding amid many drivers ignoring limits.
The column argues that Venice's quality of life reaches 98 percent of Camelot but acknowledges a 2 percent gap. It highlights abundant arts, dining, theater, music, and lifestyle options, while noting issues like drug use and crime as part of the remaining gaps.
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