It's Your Government Who Governs Sarasota County
This editorial urges public participation in Sarasota County government and explains the county charter. It notes the County Commission's power over land use and funding, lists key departments with directors and contact numbers, and emphasizes citizen involvement to influence local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota County
Florida
Venice
Larry Rhodes
Sarasota
South County Annex
Commission
Craig Nelson
Senator Stone proposes dollar for dollar tax cut link to Social Security bill
U S Senator Richard Stone suggests that a 1978 income tax cut be allocated dollar for dollar to offset higher taxes from the Social Security financing bill. He warns the measure burdens middle income workers and backs raising the Social Security earnings limit, favoring full repeal for those 65 and older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Richard
Dick) Stone
D-Fla
Congress
Sen. Stone
President Carter
Stone
Grateful letter from Venice voter supports new council choices
A reader thanks voters for their trust in the recent city election and congratulates winner Mr. Proctor. The writer accepts an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and urges unity behind Mr. Kalajian amid controversy, praising Kalajian as a diligent representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Planning Commission
City of
Venice
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Kalajian
Youth insight for city government aims to involve youth
A letter argues that long term youth participation in council and planning meetings can teach how city government operates and provide qualifications beyond age, countering claims that older officials reject youth in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Commission
W. G. Bally
Venice
Remembering Mrs. Wilson at County Day School
A letter from Mary York honors Mrs. Virginia Wilson of County Day School noting years of friendship, gratitude, and how the children and family were enriched by her kindness and leadership. The writer recalls a lovely, lasting impression of Mrs. Wilson.
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Virginia Wilson
Wilson
Mary F. York
Barney N
Acclaimed Explorer Alexander von Humboldt Highlighted
The library column reviews Alexander von Humboldt 1769 to 1859 as a premier German naturalist and explorer praised by Darwin. It notes his emphasis on art reflecting nature and cites Captain Frank Knight’s Stories of Famous Explorers at Venice Area Public Library for young readers. Drive safely arrive alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander von Humboldt
South America
Charles Darwin
Frank Knight
Venice Area
Also Mentioned on This Page
Library and Historical Services
Joan Hopkins
Douglas James
James
Betty Benoit
John Marks
Marks
Ed Maroney
Maroney
Norman Thomas
Environmental Services Department
Thomas
Henry Morton
County Cooperative Extension Service
Luther Rozar
Parks and Recreation Department
Walter Rothenbach
County Utility Department
Kenneth W. Anderson
Transportation Department
Charles Goode
Dotty Williams
Board of County Commissioners
Senator Stone
Osage
South Venice
Walter Palen
Warren
Ohio
Naomi “Tiny” Moore
Paul C Moore
SUN Coast Gondolier
Sam Dillon
John C. Hewens
Courtney Willis
Jim Beans
Dorothy Lippstretter
M.B. Macfarlane
Liliane Johnson
Steve Plunkett
Sun Coast Gondolier Inc
Derek Dunn
Rankin
Michael W. Corradino
Sun Coast Gondolier, Inc
Miami Ave
Florida Press Service
Tallahassee
Fla
New York
N.Y
Atlanta
Detroit
Mich
Fred Johnson
Beauty Academy
Warren Wyrzy
Mario
Italy
Alice Felten
Chicago
Vincent Mangin
California
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