Carlton's toll free line for South County voters praised
Our viewpoint lauds Sarasota County Commissioner Mabry Carlton for installing a toll free line at his expense so Venice and South County residents can reach him at home. The gesture shows a rare commitment to accessible constituent services, with the home number 484-0060 and courthouse contact 365-1000 extension 300.
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Mabry Carlton
South County
Carlton
Venice
Englewood
North Port
South Sarasota
Courthouse
Tennis on TV Fans Hope For More Matches
Venice TV tennis buffs complain there are too few tennis broadcasts. George F. Gerdts notes a lifelong Kalamazoo area passion, recalls Borg Connors and Connors Lindl, and hopes for more televised matches featuring rising stars like Austin and Jaeger. He asks for more weekend tennis on TV.
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Stowe Stadium
Kalamazoo
Mich
Borg-Connors
Connors-Lindl
Austin
Jaeger
Stray Animals and Humane Society Cries for Action
Randy Grobe, president of the Humane Society, urges reform and support for spay and neuter programs. Volunteer member of Friends of Animals recalls rescuing 10 cats and finds homes for strays, criticizes neglect, and cites FDA aid to help low income owners.
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Humane Society
Friends of Animals Organization
FDA
Randy Grobe
The
Letters to the Editor Policy Notice
The newspaper invites letters but limits length to 200 words after editorial trimming. No poetry or copyrighted material is accepted. All letters must be signed and include a full address and phone number. Address letters to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
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Venice
Sun Coast Gondolier
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Students respond to editorial on school cleanliness
Dawn Morrell of Venice Junior High School Honor Society rebuts an editorial from January 8 1981 accusing students of poor cleanliness. She says janitorial services are insufficient and volunteers now clean the newest building, noting only a small minority are at fault and that the school has improved.
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Dawn Morrell
Venice Junior High School Honor Society
How Well Do You Tell The Doctor About It
A narrator reflects on preparing for a medical visit while juggling fears and aspirations. She plans to ask informed questions from a list but nerves melt her resolve as the doctor greets her. Her honest reply to the key question ends with a candid laugh.
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Doctor
Reagan’s early days raise concerns over budget and oil policy
The column critiques President Reagan’s first 18 days in office, arguing that removing oil controls and seeking a 50 billion dollar budget increase contradict efforts to address national ills. It cites rising electric and fuel costs, profits for oil firms, and political reactions including Senator Dole’s remark.
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Fdr
White House
Channel 40
Steve Bell
Dole
Congress
Abe Lincoln
Jimmy
D.C
Mr. Jockman
Mr. Stockman
Sarasota Mall
Electric bill outrage stuns renter in cold spell
The writer blasts Redi Kilowatt over a jump from 15 to 56.80 dollars as cold weather and fuel adjustments drive up power costs. After consulting landlords they hear there is no mistake, prompting calls to complain loudly and band together to pressure the utility.
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Electric Company
Richard
Redi Kilowatt
Salvation Army
Mr. Stockman
Dillinger
James Boys
Hitler
Little People Protest Oil Decontrol Policy And Prices
A columnist vents as Reagan era oil decontrol spurs higher gasoline prices and consumer strain. He condemns corporate profits, cites Exxon Mobil diversification, Philips holdings, and Crown Zellerbach links, arguing the energy policy harms ordinary Americans. The piece warns of rising costs and intensified conservation pressure.
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Mobil
Montgomery Ward
Philips
Crown Zellerbach Paper Co
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