Silent donors help Venice blood bank meet needs
Venice volunteers and civic groups sustain a 98 percent self sufficient blood bank that relies on individual donations. Despite high demand this season the Venice Blood Bank has produced 5 546 units by November, drawing more blood than last year as winter visitors and aging donors strain supply. Call 485 7711 extension 199 to donate.
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Venice
Laurel O’connors
Venice Blood Bank
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Sarasota County
Karen Todd
Ms. Todd
Newspaper Letters Policy Notice
Readers are invited to submit letters up to 200 words for possible publication. The page notes that poetry and copyrighted material are not accepted and all letters must be signed with the writer’s complete address and phone number.
City Planner Sparks Call to Redo 1978 Zoning Rules
Editor urges the city to reassess zoning limits tied to the new full time planner. The piece warns that arbitrary restrictions violate the constitution and could trigger costly litigation, citing Mr Place and pending cases as cautionary lessons from other governments. Venice letters urge Made in USA products and job revival.
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Place
Supreme Court
Planning Commission
Finn W. Caspersen
Venice
Venice Enclave Annexation and Sewer Bond Debates
A local columnist argues against annexation for Venice enclave sewer service funding. He analyzes a $14.6 million bond, $3.4 million for extending lines, and a $680 per Venice customer burden if enclaves connect to city systems. He suggests septic continuation and regional county provision as alternatives. The piece reflects citizen-led caution toward municipal expansion and service equity.
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Venice
City Hall
Golden Beach Civic Association
Psychic forecasts spark shock as Reagan prediction surfaces
The National Examiner March 10 1981 issue featured ten psychics with bold forecasts. Noreen Renier predicted Reagan would be shot in the upper left chest but survive, while Linda Biddy foresaw Reagan facing an upper chest condition.
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National Examiner
Noreen
Examiner
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
U.S
Ayatollah Khomeini
Linda Biddy
Mesa, Ariz
Nancy
White House
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