Venice faces scrutiny over municipal sewage plant figures
The Gondolier questions Venice Florida’s sewage plant data with 3 mgd claimed capacity, 1.7 mgd listed in the Comprehensive Plan, and 2.8 mgd in a bond prospectus. Officials including former Mayor Case, Mayor Proctor, City Manager Rieth, and Ken Anderson dispute the numbers while defending the $12.4 million utility bond.
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Readers urged to sign letters with full contact details
The notice requests that letters to the editor stay under 200 words and excludes poetry or copyrighted material. It requires every letter to be signed and include a complete address and phone number, sent to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 1028, Venice, FL 33595.
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Venice council sets minimum age for mobile home park residents
A Venice city council vote establishes age limits for residents of the city owned mobile home park. The move prompts questions about proof of age and potential discrimination amid prior debates over minimum home sizes and access for younger residents. George Van Deree opposition letter argues the rule creates a generational wedge and calls for reopening the issue.
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Reagan Defends Budget Cuts and Tax Reform Plan
A letter praising Reagan's fiscal agenda argues inflation is falling and the deficit will shrink as tax cuts take effect. It blames a long Democratic Congress for debt and urges patience to allow the plan to reduce government spending and boost the economy. The writer mentions Casey Key and Gondolier as identifiers.
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Red Smith remembered a legendary sports writer and Notre Dame connection
A longtime sports columnist Red Smith died at 76, remembered as America's top sports writer with ties to Walter Wellesley Smith. The reminiscences recount sharing Notre Dame experiences, hosting training table stories with Elmer Layden, and a mutual love of journalism and sports writing.
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Public Hearings and Local Government Discourse
A reflective column questions the usefulness of state mandated public hearings for city and county ordinances. It cites Florida’s prominence in hearings, public apathy to fine print notices, and watchdog groups influencing policy. The piece casts doubt on the process and hints at loopholes used to dodge public input.
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