Planning falters as Venice sewer project bogs down
Our Viewpoint argues lack of pre planning doomed the Venice utility expansion. Taddie Underground faces delays and a possible $3 million termination with lawsuits looming. County and city authorities clash over specs, delays persist, and a reassessment is urged to avoid a costly sewage boondoggle.
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Firefighters Rescue Roof During Bay Indies Storm
In Bay Indies a roof measuring 24 by 42 feet was torn from a house by a severe storm. Three Venice firefighters from the first house near the police station quickly lashed the roof to trees, preventing further damage and potential harm to residents.
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J. Milone
Drunken Odyssey Prompts Harsh Local Reprimand
Norah Denison Scanlan faces strong backlash after a column celebrating 24 hours in a drunken stupor. Critics call the piece immature and unsafe noting nearby Sarasota County residents endured the intoxicated voyage. They urge responsibility and accountability for such conduct.
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Norah Denison Scanlan
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Venice Paper
Readers are invited to send letters up to 200 words and must sign with full address and phone number. Do not submit poetry or copyrighted material. Include writer’s signature and complete contact details. Mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1028 Venice FL 33595.
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Thanks to Venice responders after car air conditioning failure
A Venice couple aided a couple leaving the Venice Little Theater when smoke poured from their car due to an evaporator leak. Venice Police and Fire personnel arrived, Lt Gaylord George identified the fault, and the car was safely driven home. The couple thanks all who assisted.
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Gaylord George
Prince William's names draw on royal and familial lines
The piece analyzes the newborn Prince of Wales's full name William Arthur Philip Louis, ties Germanic roots to Windsor history, and notes Diana's push for William while Charles favored George. It recalls Arthur and Louis as honorifics, with nods to Mountbatten and broader British identities.
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Private walls and driveways echo old nobility on the coast
A reader recalls estate walls on Sands Point Newport and Palm Beach as he discusses private driveways and cut glass barriers. He notes the Casey Key road repair vote and fears future washouts affecting local residents and part timers.
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