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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1979
Page
2
Mike Murphy recalls a personal shift from paid travel to a solo trip exploring the feasibility, costs, and physical demands of a tropical journey. He weighs breakeven points between solo adventures and hiring pro travelers, noting the lure and risks of self guiding the voyage.
A column explores U S senators wealth and poverty, noting William Cohen as a relative pauper with $493 in bank, John Danforth and J J Heinz III as multimillionaires, and state colleagues Stone and Chiles also affluent. The piece laments wealth gaps amid inflation and politics.
The column highlights Francis Bacon (1561 1626) and his essays quote Some books are to be tasted others to be swallowed and some to be chewed and digested. It notes a Bacon biography by Catherine Bowen and mentions the Venice Area Public Library. Use your library.
Norah Denison mocks the idea of a natural look and explains how makeup creates a flawless, alive appearance. She lists steps using foundation powder blush eyeshadow mascara and lipstick while warning against overdoing gloss and oil slicks.
A reader urges readers to abandon fortune telling and seek guidance through Jesus. The letter cites Bible verses, warns of hell for disobedience, and asserts the era is in the last days with divine guidance available through faith and the Holy Spirit. It contrasts false sources with the Holy Bible and urges repentance.
Stofer thanks residents businesses and officials for improving Venice and attracting compliments from visitors to the area. He cites public works and city administration funding as key to keeping Venice a beautiful community.
The July 1 open air concert at Venice Fishing Pier drew both young and old, supported by the South County Family YMCA and city services. Chuck and John with Kick Stand and Night Flyer supplied music. King of Hearts handled sound. Sertoma and Kiwanis (Noon) aided with staging and concessions. City provided showmobile and police help. sponsors funded chicken and corn and cleanup crews.
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