Pupil critiques classroom democracy in a student letter
Jenifer Saunders recalls a January 19 1978 event where Colonel Walker favored a youthful candidate Kalajian for a city council seat. She reports 200 students supported her father Dr Lewis Saunders and 10 circulated a petition while she and siblings did not participate.
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Colonel Walker
Venice
Walker
Kalajian
Lewis Saunders
Dr. Saunders
Rotary Interact Club
Jenifer Saunders
Venice bridges close causing traffic nightmare for residents
A Venice reader laments repeated bridge closures that block access to hospitals and the hospital, noting delays for doctor visits and emergencies. The letter warns outsiders may rethink moving to Venice due to ongoing traffic problems and urges action before a real disaster occurs.
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Venice
South County
South Venice
South Bridge
Venice Avenue
Venice Hospital
Electric bill fuels public ire at FPL
A resident laments a jump from $22 to $95 in a sparsely equipped one bedroom apartment and accuses Florida Power and Light of exploiting cold weather. The writer vows to publicize the issue despite feeling powerless and fearful to speak out.
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Florida Power and Light Company
FPL
Plato Quote About Wise Men and Companions
A concise reflection from Plato on the value of being with those who surpass us. The line suggests the wise seek company with individuals greater than themselves to grow.
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