Complaints Prompt GenTel Return To Single Directories
The piece reveals how the PSC ordered GenTel to publish a single directory for all toll free numbers after a local campaign by Gondolier readers. It notes customer action outweighed the newspaper’s portrayal and argues the behind the story was the most significant part.
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Venice
North Port
Englewood
GenTel
General Telephone Co
GTE
Sarasota County
State Public Service Commission
PSC
George Hanna
Public Service Commission
Letters to the Editor Guidelines
The notice invites readers to send letters but limits length to 200 words, warns that editor shortening may occur, and requires signatures with complete address and phone number. It provides mailing details: Letters to the Editor P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Sun Coast Gondolier
P. O
Where's the path for Venezia bike route
In Venice and Sarasota County the Gondolier notes state allocations for a new bike path have not advanced. The district ranks poorly in state plans, with the state deferring to developers due to rapid regional growth. readers ask why funding has not produced concrete path progress after a year.
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Massachusetts
Gondolier
Venice
Grant Longley
Royal Coachman Resort
Sarasota
Downtown Venice Business Christmas Decoration Committee thank you
The chairman thanks supporters from private citizens and more than 60 business concerns for the 1981 project. With cooperation from the city of Venice the fund received donations and the community enjoyed the decorations anew.
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Venice
Enquirer Critiques Reagan Coverage and Media Tactics
The piece criticizes The National Enquirer for a Reagan exclusive flow that used material from a 1965 Reagan book and a Bonzo tie in. It notes the Enquirer title and public rights while highlighting Reagan’s movie images and a comparison to Jimmy Carter’s early presidency. The author points to media behavior and the president’s evolving public persona.
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United States
The
Enquirer
Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Richard G. Hubler
Gridiron Giants
Jimmy Carter
Venice Center expansion idea sparks talk of bigger venue
A Venice columnist argues for enlarging the Venice Community Center to handle growing bookings and proposes building an entertainment complex in the city. He envisions expanding the park site and attracting major acts while continuing public access.
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Reggie Jackson
Steinbrenner
Blalock Park
Venice
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Venice High School
Barry McCarthy
Southern Media Sales, Inc
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Miami Ave
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Sun Coast
Derek Dunn
Rankin
Executive
Don Moore
Rod Vetter
Sam Dillon
Robert A. Vedder
Lang Capasso
Dorothy Lippstreuer
Jim Beans
David Martin
Helen Hastings
Ramon Porter
Jim Gouvellis
Paul Schmidt
Linda Roman
David Dunn-Rankin
Simply Sinclair
Louis Sinclair
National Enquirer
Carol Burnett
Carol
Murph
By Mike Murphy
Venice Community Center
Civic Center
Chamber of Commerce
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