Our Viewpoint Franchises Fees Rip Off Taxpayers
The piece argues Florida Power and Light collects six percent franchise fees since 1978 that fund real estate and personal property taxes. Sarasota and Charlotte counties receive large checks while taxpayers gain none and have no say in spending. It claims tax savings for the company and counties, but higher burdens for residents.
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Florida Power and Light Co
Sarasota County
Charlotte County
Fred Farris
Florida Power and Light
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New York
Venice pool heater fixed by city commission
Frank Lock president of the Greater Venice Recreation Aquatic Club thanks Commissioner Bob Anderson and all involved as the Venice Recreation Center pool becomes functional. The heated pool will boost age group competitive swimming in the Venice area and is greatly appreciated.
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Venice Recreation Center
Greater Venice Recreation Aquatic Club
Bob Anderson
Venice
Frank Lock
Venice Residents Call for Water to Improve Lake Venice Golf Greens
The undersigned urge Venice city officials to resolve water shortages in 1982 to improve the Lake Venice Golf Course. They note the greens are already beautiful and the course benefits visitors and residents alike. Signatories include W. L. Spiers Venice F A Heck G. G. Bellevue Nokomis.
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Lake Venice
Venice
Letters to the Editor Guidelines and Contact Info
The note explains letter length should be under 200 words or editors may shorten. It forbids poetry or copyrighted material. All letters must be signed and include full address and phone number. Address: Letters to the Editor, P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Sun Coast Gondolier
P. O
Times Recalled By Fred Farris
A veteran recalls leaving Korea in spring 1953 after a captain was killed by a stray mortar and a parade ground officer attempted a strict inspection. He rejects a conspiring plan to game inspections and describes his platoon’s tight cohesion and selfless teamwork amid danger.
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Korea
Tokyo
Sales tax debate and homestead repeal in suncoast memo
The column weighs options for new sales tax legislation to fund local government, considers a local option vs statewide increase, and notes how homestead repeal remains unlikely. It argues for a state levy increase with revenue earmarked for local use and criticizes local option due to administrative and fairness concerns.
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Sunshine State
Sarasota
Venice
Nuclear fears and calls for arms control in a tense era
A citizen voices alarm over escalating U S Russian tension and the risk of nuclear war. He cites overheated talk about using weapons and urges careful diplomacy to avoid catastrophe. He fears officials may push closer to crisis without wise restraint.
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Russia
Soviet Union
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