Effrontery in North Port Plan Power Grab
Our View argues against Sarasota County Attorney Richard Nelson pushing to invalidate North Port's comprehensive plan to seize control. The column calls for local planning by North Port, warns of government overreach, and urges housing growth safeguards for retirees and working residents.
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Sarasota County
North Port
Nelson
St. Armand’s Circle
K-Mart
City planners urged to simplify Venice zoning and planning
Venice letters call for a professional planner to untangle a 313 page Comprehensive Plan and 194 page zoning regulations. The writer argues big documents are unreadable to property owners and urges deregulation and clearer rules for residents and the community. Sarasota letters editor Kendall Single cites widespread local concerns.
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Venice
Planning Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals
Finn W. Caspersen
Family seeks help locating missing cousin James Paul King
Rosemary King Evans of Monroe County Smart Georgia requests assistance to locate her cousin James Paul King son of Donnie Wade and James Paul King Sr. Any information leading to his contact would be appreciated.
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James Paul King
Donnie Wade
James Paul King, Sr
Rosemary King Evans
Evans Road
Monroe County Smart
Georgia
Letters to the Editor Policy Notice
A policy note requests letters be under 200 words or edited shorter. It requires signatures with complete address and phone number and provides the address Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 1028 Venice FL 33595. The editor will not publish poetry or copyrighted material.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Southern Media Sales, Inc
East
Miami Ave
Holistic approach to juvenile crime prevention discussed
June 24 session of the International Union of Local Authorities featured Dr. Simon Dinitz of Ohio State and the Academy for Study of Contemporary Problems. He cited Shaw and McKay on community influence, warned urban growth risks, and argued for prevention over incarceration.
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Mike Murphy
Simon Dinitz
Ohio State University
Academy For Study of Contemporary Problems
International Union of Local Authorities
Clifford Shaw
Henry McKay
Marie Cullen Seeks Help for Abandoned Pets in Venice
Local appeal highlights Marie Cullen of Rt. 1 Box 1006A Venice Florida 33595 caring for 37 dogs and 20 cats dumped over the years. Readers urged to support spay and neuter efforts. Friends of Animals offers help to those in need.
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Marie Cullen
Rt. 1
Venice
Fla
Gratitude for Venice Hospital Care and North Jetty Camp
Archie L. Brown expresses thanks to Venice Hospital personnel especially intensive care and second floor nurses, the doctor, and the ambulance crew. He also praises the staff at the North Jetty Fish Camp, calling it his second home, and offers blessings.
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Venice Hospital
North Jetty Fish Camp
Archie L
Bob] Brown Nokomis
I Wonder If Venice And Its Businesses Face Change
A long rambling column poses many questions about local business closures on Business 41, city management attitudes toward fast food outlets, the Venice Chamber of Commerce, and public figures. It muses on tax, sewer fees, local politics, and potential sports plans while linking headlines to everyday life in Venice.
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Col. Sanders
Business
Venice Area
Wall Street Journal
Chambernixed
Bernie Simanskey
Sun Coast
Paul Schmidt
Tip O'Neill
King Ronnie
Vietnam
Washington
Haig
Stockman
California
Bowie Kuhn
Venice
Save Our Bays
the Oaks
South County
SCAT
Harry Case
D.C
Florida
River crossing with Nell and Ginger set to flee
A narrator recalls ferrying Nell and her daughter Ginger across a river and concealing their skiff. They push on along a hidden path, avoiding pursuit while locating a hillside firing position with a mile view along the river. Continuous dangers and tense evasion mark their escape plan.
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Nell
Ginger
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