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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1981
Page
2
Readers question whether the public should fund restoration after storm damage to a Venice Beach condo shoreline. The piece argues developers and buyers assume coastal risk, noting jetties predate seawalls and buildings and suggesting owners bear costs rather than taxpayers.
The paper invites letters but limits length to 200 words and requires signatures complete address and phone number. Do not submit poetry or copyrighted material. Address letters to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
A reader critiques a political column noting the Roosevelt era and wartime decisions, questioning leadership, media influence, and government intervention. The letter references Truman era debates, Egypt Israel aid, Nixon coverups, and fears about corporate influence, urging clearer disclosures and civic center access for political meetings.
The editorial endorses turning Lake Venice Golf Course into a municipal facility. It cites a 20 year old lease favoring the current concessionaire, urges city control to fix fence and irrigation, cut fees, add instruction, and restore public use under a new City Council.
John and Peg Bradish announce their move from Venice to Cocoa to be near their son Pete and daughter in law Connie. They praise Venice growth and memories, thank Gondolier subscribers, and wish readers a Happy New Year 1981. They commend local emergency services for their handling of the December 22 1980 Venice plane crash.
A first person column laments a severe Florida flu outbreak lasting through the new year. The writer jokes about Alka-Seltzer commercials, notes widespread illness, and details the boredom and confinement of recovery. They critique winter programming for shut-ins and poke fun at tired TV choices.
A reader defends nostalgia as beneficial for seniors arguing memory strengthens joy and intellect. They cite reading history novels and classic songs as enriching activities that do not hinder future aims, contrasting with geriatric experts who discourage looking back. The piece preserves a newspaper voice and cites Roots and works by Caldwell and Jakes.
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